Paula Atkins, FNP-BC
NPI 1487808838 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Columbus, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paula Atkins, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Columbus, MS (NPI 1487808838).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487808838
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R798833 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
6,564 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 2,649 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,042 | $70 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 834 | $41 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 435 | $83 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 350 | $68 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 150 | 95 |
| Ketoconazole | 110 | 52 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 81 | 45 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 79 | 41 |
| Minocycline Hcl | 73 | 28 |
| Cephalexin | 66 | 17 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 53 | 24 |
| Mupirocin | 52 | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$335 across 13 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-11-12
- Last updated
- 2018-04-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paula Atkins's NPI number?
- Paula Atkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487808838, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paula Atkins's specialty?
- Paula Atkins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Paula Atkins located?
- Paula Atkins's practice location on file with NPPES is 2110 5th St N, Columbus, MS 39705-2210.
- What is Paula Atkins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paula Atkins is (662) 243-2435.
- Does Paula Atkins accept Medicare?
- Paula Atkins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paula Atkins's NPI active?
- Yes — Paula Atkins's NPI (1487808838) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-04-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.