Paul Metz, D.D.S., M.D.
NPI 1578551982 · Specialist · Houston, TX
Paul Metz, D.D.S., M.D. is a Specialist provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1578551982).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578551982
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- D.D.S., M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M1239 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 261 | 198 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 209 | 179 |
| Ibuprofen | 106 | 93 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 101 | 90 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 70 | 52 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 63 | 29 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 28 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$80 across 5 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
- 2005-10-10
- Last updated
- 2008-04-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Metz's NPI number?
- Paul Metz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578551982, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Metz's specialty?
- Paul Metz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Paul Metz located?
- Paul Metz's practice location on file with NPPES is 8800 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024-1633.
- What is Paul Metz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Metz is (713) 464-2833.
- Is Paul Metz's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Metz's NPI (1578551982) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.