Paula Plummer, M.D.
NPI 1528158656 · Family Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paula Plummer, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1528158656).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528158656
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- F4381 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,370 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 466 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 322 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 179 | $91 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 169 | $5 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 52 | $82 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 70 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 220 | 80 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 216 | 70 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 173 | 46 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 170 | 62 |
| Losartan Potassium | 96 | 37 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 93 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$238 across 7 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
- 2006-10-12
- Last updated
- 2010-03-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paula Plummer's NPI number?
- Paula Plummer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528158656, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paula Plummer's specialty?
- Paula Plummer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paula Plummer located?
- Paula Plummer's practice location on file with NPPES is 12606 W Houston Center Blvd, Houston, TX 77082-2784.
- What is Paula Plummer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paula Plummer is (281) 870-8200.
- Does Paula Plummer accept Medicare?
- Paula Plummer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paula Plummer's NPI active?
- Yes — Paula Plummer's NPI (1528158656) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-03-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.