Paul Wheeler, MD
NPI 1750376786 · Rheumatology Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Wheeler, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1750376786).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750376786
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD0000015134 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
347 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 | 161 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 100 | $164 |
| 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'SG2211 | 45 | $15 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 22 | $13 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 19 | $30 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$164 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 370 | 73 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 102 | 33 |
| Allopurinol | 72 | 17 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 47 | 14 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 41 | 15 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 25 | — |
| Folic Acid | 22 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$74 across 3 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
- 2005-09-15
- Last updated
- 2013-10-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Wheeler's NPI number?
- Paul Wheeler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750376786, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Wheeler's specialty?
- Paul Wheeler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Wheeler located?
- Paul Wheeler's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 20th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203-2131.
- What is Paul Wheeler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Wheeler is (615) 284-1400.
- Does Paul Wheeler accept Medicare?
- Paul Wheeler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Wheeler's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Wheeler's NPI (1750376786) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-10-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.