Paula Skarda, MD
NPI 1942276993 · Internal Medicine Physician · Saint Paul, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paula Skarda, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Saint Paul, MN (NPI 1942276993).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942276993
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 38484 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
205 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 91 | $160 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 57 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 41 | $46 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 16 | $123 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $46–$160 (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 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 134 | 51 |
| Omeprazole | 133 | 51 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 100 | 41 |
| Lisinopril | 79 | 30 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 77 | 38 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 68 | 32 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 401 Phalen BlvdMs 41103fSaint Paul, MN 55130Phone: (651) 254-7600Fax: (651) 254-7623
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-28
- Last updated
- 2019-06-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paula Skarda's NPI number?
- Paula Skarda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942276993, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paula Skarda's specialty?
- Paula Skarda is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paula Skarda located?
- Paula Skarda's practice location on file with NPPES is 2635 University Ave W Ste 160, Saint Paul, MN 55114.
- What is Paula Skarda's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paula Skarda is (651) 254-5800.
- Does Paula Skarda accept Medicare?
- Paula Skarda is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paula Skarda's NPI active?
- Yes — Paula Skarda's NPI (1942276993) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.