Grover Paul, MD FACS
NPI 1538199161 · Surgery Physician · Bay Minette, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Grover Paul, MD FACS is a Surgery Physician provider in Bay Minette, AL (NPI 1538199161).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538199161
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD FACS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 00021209 (AL)
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
381 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 65 | $50 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 49 | $111 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 47 | $45 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 38 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 30 | $82 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 192 | 74 |
| Famotidine | 109 | 53 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 68 | 54 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 49 | 40 |
| Lactulose | 38 | 20 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 23 | 23 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$534 across 16 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
- 2006-07-03
- Last updated
- 2024-03-07
- Certified
- 2024-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Grover Paul's NPI number?
- Grover Paul's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538199161, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Grover Paul's specialty?
- Grover Paul is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Grover Paul located?
- Grover Paul's practice location on file with NPPES is 2002 Hand Avenue, Bay Minette, AL 36507.
- What is Grover Paul's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Grover Paul is (251) 580-4243.
- Does Grover Paul accept Medicare?
- Grover Paul is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Grover Paul's NPI active?
- Yes — Grover Paul's NPI (1538199161) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.