Paul Effertz, CRNA
NPI 1588650642 · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Effertz, CRNA is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1588650642).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588650642
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 612271 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
130 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 92 | $57 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Eye00140 | 14 | $71 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Eyelid00103 | 13 | $78 |
| Anesthesia for Retinal Surgery00145 | 11 | $91 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $57–$91 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1905 Sw H K Dodgen LoopTemple, TX 76502-1814Phone: (254) 298-2682Fax: (254) 778-7197
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-23
- Last updated
- 2020-09-16
- Certified
- 2020-09-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Effertz's NPI number?
- Paul Effertz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588650642, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Effertz's specialty?
- Paul Effertz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Paul Effertz located?
- Paul Effertz's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508-1814.
- What is Paul Effertz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Effertz is (254) 724-2111.
- Does Paul Effertz accept Medicare?
- Paul Effertz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Effertz's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Effertz's NPI (1588650642) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.