Paul Armstrong, MD
NPI 1871574053 · Surgery Physician · Southport, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Armstrong, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Southport, NC (NPI 1871574053).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871574053
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 009650 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 104 | 36 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 75 | 73 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 58 | 26 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 23 | 11 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 22 | 15 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 19 | — |
| Methocarbamol | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$78 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)
- 16000 Johnston Memorial DrSuite 101Abingdon, VA 24211-7659Phone: (276) 258-1777Fax: (276) 258-1778
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-07
- Last updated
- 2026-02-24
- Certified
- 2026-02-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Armstrong's NPI number?
- Paul Armstrong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871574053, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Armstrong's specialty?
- Paul Armstrong is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Armstrong located?
- Paul Armstrong's practice location on file with NPPES is 821 N Atlantic Ave, Southport, NC 28461-3531.
- What is Paul Armstrong's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Armstrong is (910) 457-3880.
- Does Paul Armstrong accept Medicare?
- Paul Armstrong is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Armstrong's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Armstrong's NPI (1871574053) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.