Active NPI 1578760666 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Paul Andreas Elssner , MD

Internal Medicine • Sarasota, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Elssner, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Sarasota, FL. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1994, Dr. Elssner delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1700 S TAMIAMI TRL.

Dr. Elssner is affiliated with Smh Physician Services Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1700 S Tamiami Trl

Sarasota, FL 342393509

Telephone 9419174896

Fax 9419176884

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Smh Radiology Associates Pa Facility NPI 1356323331

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Sarasota, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

32 Yrs +9.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.6 Yrs

State Avg: 26.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

240 Specialists

Practicing in Sarasota, FL (10650 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

18.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

52.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Elssner (32 Years) 32 Yrs

Sarasota Specialty Average (22.6 Years) 22.6 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
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	405	299	$213.00	$115.74
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	362	191	$148.00	$76.85
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	247	244	$218.00	$110.73
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	100	100	$415.00	$169.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	479	230	$148.00	$78.58
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	391	287	$213.00	$118.27
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	235	235	$218.00	$113.52
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	49	49	$415.00	$172.56
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	12	12	$570.00	$214.20
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$283.00	$129.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	613	298	$148.00	$71.48
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	323	236	$213.00	$102.92
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	250	237	$218.00	$105.26
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	62	62	$415.00	$197.36
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	32	32	$379.00	$180.08
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	29	29	$148.00	$71.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	377	168	$193.75	$71.60
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	339	188	$311.23	$101.89
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	143	142	$292.94	$105.34
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	56	56	$579.32	$198.32
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	36	36	$201.47	$71.39
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	24	24	$517.83	$180.48
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	14	11	$639.71	$221.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	482	196	$152.34	$71.94
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	340	195	$221.38	$103.40
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	105	103	$343.59	$199.79
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	101	101	$244.93	$106.45
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	33	33	$163.79	$72.59
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	19	18	$745.74	$220.57
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	15	15	$172.27	$72.29
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	14	14	$315.86	$184.17
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$283.55	$136.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	484	232	$105.00	$70.86
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	357	235	$150.00	$101.57
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	107	107	$182.00	$104.70
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	99	98	$297.00	$196.44
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	79	79	$134.00	$71.32
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	31	31	$133.00	$71.32
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	26	26	$298.00	$181.66
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	24	23	$762.00	$217.90
99226 Subsequent observation care, typically 35 minutes per day	12	12	$140.00	$102.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	359	165	$105.00	$70.48
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	295	190	$150.00	$100.72
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	156	156	$297.00	$195.47
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	103	102	$182.00	$104.21
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	54	54	$298.00	$180.36
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	34	34	$133.00	$69.27
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	32	30	$762.00	$215.47
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	23	23	$134.00	$70.64
99226 Subsequent observation care, typically 35 minutes per day	13	12	$140.00	$96.16
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$213.00	$132.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	405	197	$105.00	$69.84
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	384	241	$150.00	$100.90
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	140	138	$297.00	$194.56
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	130	129	$182.00	$103.74
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	77	77	$134.00	$69.95
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	59	59	$298.00	$179.61
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	47	44	$762.00	$211.56
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	39	39	$133.00	$70.22
99226 Subsequent observation care, typically 35 minutes per day	18	17	$140.00	$101.61

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-08-24

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License FL ME149831

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License NC 2010-00911

Hospitalist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X

State License ME 017478

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Smh Physician Services Inc

1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 342393509

Phone: 9419177760

Secondary Practice Locations

509 Biltmore Ave

Asheville, NC 288014601

Phone: 8282134411

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 August 24, 2021

Registered at 1700 S TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA, FL 342393509 (Tel: 9419174896)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 24, 2021

Registered at PO BOX 863407, ORLANDO, FL 328863407 (Tel: 9419172600)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 24, 2021

Internal Medicine (License #ME149831 in FL)

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NPI Profile Active October 20, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 20, 2015

Registered at 509 BILTMORE AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 288014601 (Tel: 8282134411)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 20, 2015

Registered at PO BOX 602373, CHARLOTTE, NC 282602373 (Tel: 8282134411)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 20, 2015

Recorded as PAUL ELSSNER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 20, 2015

Internal Medicine (License #2010-00911 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 02, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1578760666

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 02, 2007

Last Update: August 24, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 863407

Orlando, FL 328863407

Phone: 9419172600

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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