Paul Avenel, MD
NPI 1972721850 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Selmer, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Avenel, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Selmer, TN (NPI 1972721850).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972721850
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.32359 (AL)
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
542 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 153 | $7 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 126 | $159 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 116 | $192 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 101 | $108 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 18 | $65 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 71 | 69 |
| Ibuprofen | 69 | 69 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 64 | 64 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 59 | 56 |
| Azithromycin | 58 | 57 |
| Methylprednisolone | 48 | 47 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 33 | 33 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$97 across 4 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)
- 380 Woods Cove RdScottsboro, AL 35768-2428Phone: (256) 259-4444
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-23
- Last updated
- 2019-12-09
- Certified
- 2019-12-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Avenel's NPI number?
- Paul Avenel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972721850, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Avenel's specialty?
- Paul Avenel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Avenel located?
- Paul Avenel's practice location on file with NPPES is 705 E Poplar Ave, Selmer, TN 38375-1828.
- What is Paul Avenel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Avenel is (731) 646-0200.
- Does Paul Avenel accept Medicare?
- Paul Avenel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Avenel's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Avenel's NPI (1972721850) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.