Paul Alberto, M.D.
NPI 1891734778 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Alberto, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1891734778).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891734778
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L2786 (TX)
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
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
744 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 471 | $112 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 118 | $75 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 79 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 76 | $163 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$163 (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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 33 | 16 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 32 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 31 | 17 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 28 | 15 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 27 | 11 |
| Furosemide | 25 | 14 |
| Carvedilol | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 across 1 record (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 (3)
- 4545 Post Oak Place DrSuite 130Houston, TX 77027-3164Phone: (713) 960-8008Fax: (713) 960-0965
- 11800 Astoria BlvdHouston, TX 77089-6041Phone: (281) 929-6100
- 500 W Medical Center BlvdWebster, TX 77598-4220Phone: (281) 332-2511
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-06
- Last updated
- 2026-03-11
- Certified
- 2026-03-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Alberto's NPI number?
- Paul Alberto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891734778, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Alberto's specialty?
- Paul Alberto is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Alberto located?
- Paul Alberto's practice location on file with NPPES is 18333 Egret Bay Blvd Ste 140, Houston, TX 77058-3239.
- What is Paul Alberto's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Alberto is (281) 332-3001.
- Does Paul Alberto accept Medicare?
- Paul Alberto is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Alberto's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Alberto's NPI (1891734778) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.