Debbie Paulsen, PA
NPI 1598816860 · Medical Physician Assistant · Missoula, MT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Debbie Paulsen, PA is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Missoula, MT (NPI 1598816860).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598816860
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 496 (MT)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
683 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 162 | $91 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 158 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 118 | $72 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 77 | $58 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 33 | $32 |
| 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'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 74 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 199 | 55 |
| Losartan Potassium | 161 | 42 |
| Omeprazole | 155 | 43 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 149 | 45 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 137 | 35 |
| Lisinopril | 131 | 40 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$79 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 601 W Spruce St Ste aMissoula, MT 59802-4047Phone: (406) 728-3111Fax: (406) 728-3116
- 715 Main St Ste aStevensville, MT 59870-2861Phone: (406) 777-5522Fax: (406) 777-1175
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-15
- Last updated
- 2021-06-23
- Certified
- 2021-06-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Debbie Paulsen's NPI number?
- Debbie Paulsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598816860, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Debbie Paulsen's specialty?
- Debbie Paulsen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Debbie Paulsen located?
- Debbie Paulsen's practice location on file with NPPES is 900 N Orange St, Missoula, MT 59802-2956.
- What is Debbie Paulsen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Debbie Paulsen is (406) 728-3111.
- Does Debbie Paulsen accept Medicare?
- Debbie Paulsen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Debbie Paulsen's NPI active?
- Yes — Debbie Paulsen's NPI (1598816860) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.