Paula Gaston, NP-C
NPI 1720363344 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Paris, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paula Gaston, NP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Paris, TX (NPI 1720363344).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720363344
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- F0911237 (TX)
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
14 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
902 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 207 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 197 | $104 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 132 | $9 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 131 | $12 |
| Annual, Face-To-Face Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, Individual, 15 MinutesG0446 | 46 | $21 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 45 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 110 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 215 | 40 |
| Prednisone | 203 | 93 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 193 | 36 |
| Omeprazole | 145 | 28 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 143 | 32 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 139 | 30 |
| Tirzepatide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$249 across 10 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
- 2011-10-14
- Last updated
- 2016-01-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paula Gaston's NPI number?
- Paula Gaston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720363344, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paula Gaston's specialty?
- Paula Gaston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Paula Gaston located?
- Paula Gaston's practice location on file with NPPES is 635 Stone Ave, Paris, TX 75460-9342.
- What is Paula Gaston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paula Gaston is (903) 706-5071.
- Does Paula Gaston accept Medicare?
- Paula Gaston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paula Gaston's NPI active?
- Yes — Paula Gaston's NPI (1720363344) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-01-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.