Paola Garcia Rios, PA-C
NPI 1659035673 · Physician Assistant · Tampa, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paola Garcia Rios, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Tampa, FL (NPI 1659035673).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659035673
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA9115258 (FL)
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
4 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
59 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 | 34 | $107 |
| Screening Papanicolaou Smear; Obtaining, Preparing and Conveyance of Cervical Or Vaginal Smear to LaboratoryQ0091 | 13 | $36 |
| Cervical Or Vaginal Cancer Screening; Pelvic and Clinical Breast ExaminationG0101 | 12 | $33 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $33–$107 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluconazole | 71 | 45 |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 45 | 35 |
| Metronidazole | 32 | 28 |
| Estradiol | 29 | 13 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 20 | — |
| Misoprostol | 19 | 18 |
| Medroxyprogesterone Acetate | 16 | — |
| Ibuprofen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$227 across 9 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
- 2021-10-26
- Last updated
- 2026-03-12
- Certified
- 2026-03-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paola Garcia Rios's NPI number?
- Paola Garcia Rios's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659035673, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paola Garcia Rios's specialty?
- Paola Garcia Rios is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Paola Garcia Rios located?
- Paola Garcia Rios's practice location on file with NPPES is 2701 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607-6303.
- What is Paola Garcia Rios's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paola Garcia Rios is (813) 738-6690.
- Does Paola Garcia Rios accept Medicare?
- Paola Garcia Rios is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paola Garcia Rios's NPI active?
- Yes — Paola Garcia Rios's NPI (1659035673) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.