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Active NPI 1043281629 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Paula Michelle Smith , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Newark, DE

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Paula Smith, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Newark, DE. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1998, Paula Smith delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4745 OGLETOWN STANTON RD STE 225.

Paula Smith is affiliated with First State Orthopaedics Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4745 Ogletown Stanton Rd Ste 225

Newark, DE 197131387

Telephone 3027312888
Fax 3027317049
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 First State Orthopaedics, Pa Facility NPI 1346220266

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Duke University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Newark, DE

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
28 Yrs +19.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 9.0 Yrs
State Avg: 11.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
319 Specialists

Practicing in Newark, DE (697 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
10.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
81.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Smith (28 Years) 28 Yrs
Newark Specialty Average (9.0 Years) 9.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
92 20 $6.85 $0.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
52 50 $173.00 $104.62
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
50 48 $1881.00 $167.41
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis
50 48 $1500.00 $167.35
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
28 25 $236.14 $53.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
17 17 $184.00 $91.72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
12 12 $265.00 $136.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
12 12 $136.00 $74.26

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-01-25
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License DE C50000230

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

First State Orthopaedics Pa

4745 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 197132074

Phone: 3027312888

First State Orthopaedics Pa

601 Tower Ln, Middletown, DE 197091763

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 25, 2024

Registered at 4745 OGLETOWN STANTON RD STE 225, NEWARK, DE 197131387 (Tel: 3027312888)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 25, 2024

Registered at 211 EXECUTIVE DR STE 11, NEWARK, DE 197023358 (Tel: 3027312888)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 25, 2024

Recorded as PAULA SMITH, PA-C

NPI Profile Active April 28, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location April 28, 2014

Registered at 4745 OGLETOWN STANTON RD, STE 225, NEWARK, DE 19713 (Tel: 3027312888)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 28, 2014

Registered at 4745 OGLETOWN STANTON RD, STE 225, NEWARK, DE 19713 (Tel: 3027312888)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 28, 2014

Recorded as PAULA SMITH, PAC

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 28, 2014

Physician Assistant (License #C50000230 in DE)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 31, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1043281629
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 31, 2006
Last Update: January 25, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

211 Executive Dr Ste 11

Newark, DE 197023358

Phone: 3027312888

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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