Paul Failla, MD
NPI 1831110857 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Failla, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1831110857).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831110857
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 018202 (LA)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
41 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 15 | $11 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 15 | $8 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 11 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$11 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$45 across 5 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 (1)
- 2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 215Gonzales, LA 70737-5020Phone: (225) 765-5500Fax: (225) 644-4206
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-23
- Last updated
- 2024-03-28
- Certified
- 2024-03-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Failla's NPI number?
- Paul Failla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831110857, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Failla's specialty?
- Paul Failla is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Failla located?
- Paul Failla's practice location on file with NPPES is 5439 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70805-1712.
- What is Paul Failla's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Failla is (225) 358-2280.
- Does Paul Failla accept Medicare?
- Paul Failla is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Failla's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Failla's NPI (1831110857) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.