Active NPI 1477582252 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Joseph Paulson , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Dalton, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Joseph Paulson, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Dalton, GA. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1995, Joseph Paulson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1200 MEMORIAL DR.

Joseph Paulson is affiliated with Dalton Family Practice, P.C. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, established patient outpatient office visit, complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1200 Memorial Dr

Dalton, GA 307202529

Telephone 7062782105

Fax 8652913228

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Hamilton Medical Center, Inc. Facility NPI 1528056066

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Dalton, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

31 Yrs +20.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 10.4 Yrs

State Avg: 12.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

34 Specialists

Practicing in Dalton, GA (4726 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

52.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Paulson (31 Years) 31 Yrs

Dalton Specialty Average (10.4 Years) 10.4 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
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	617	254	$8.00	$7.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	534	249	$175.00	$101.43
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	424	238	$20.00	$7.60
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	387	209	$25.00	$10.33
83721 Ldl cholesterol level	370	194	$20.75	$10.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	370	232	$125.00	$71.55
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	369	194	$28.75	$13.06
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	346	188	$36.75	$16.41
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	203	170	$8.00	$3.10
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	200	89	$30.00	$15.90
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	177	130	$19.50	$8.16
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	136	51	$0.80	$0.11
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	135	96	$47.47	$11.09
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	122	80	$20.95	$9.52
G0446 Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes	119	119	$25.00	$20.22
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	111	111	$104.08	$101.86
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	107	26	$1.26	$0.45
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	103	103	$20.00	$14.60
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	100	89	$81.60	$33.93
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	99	39	$2.76	$0.94
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	99	69	$33.50	$14.78
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes	88	88	$40.00	$14.61
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	62	59	$40.47	$30.39
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	61	58	$111.15	$80.52
82274 Stool analysis for blood, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay	48	47	$31.25	$15.60
80076 Liver function blood test panel	47	43	$17.50	$7.71
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	45	28	$19.00	$1.22
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	41	41	$40.50	$18.92
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	40	36	$65.45	$29.01
G0396 Alcohol and/or substance (other than tobacco) misuse structured assessment (e.g., audit, dast), and brief intervention 15 to 30 minutes	32	32	$33.40	$27.64
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	22	15	$5.00	$4.95
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	21	21	$35.20	$28.86
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	20	20	$876.00	$290.24
G0328 Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous	17	17	$30.00	$17.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	652	275	$8.00	$7.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	561	284	$175.00	$100.58
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	518	270	$20.00	$7.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	454	302	$125.00	$71.26
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	381	204	$28.75	$12.90
83721 Ldl cholesterol level	380	203	$20.75	$10.07
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	362	218	$25.00	$10.35
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	259	158	$36.75	$15.99
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	252	118	$30.00	$15.65
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	230	187	$8.00	$3.07
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	224	150	$19.50	$8.07
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	136	109	$36.50	$10.80
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	134	78	$20.95	$9.38
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	132	62	$0.80	$0.12
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	124	30	$1.26	$0.47
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	121	112	$75.00	$33.19
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	98	98	$105.61	$102.01
80076 Liver function blood test panel	87	79	$17.50	$7.55
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	84	60	$33.50	$14.78
G0396 Alcohol and/or substance (other than tobacco) misuse structured assessment (e.g., audit, dast), and brief intervention 15 to 30 minutes	83	83	$33.40	$28.08
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	81	80	$110.00	$70.87
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	79	78	$32.50	$28.87
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	72	64	$5.00	$4.66
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	58	48	$65.45	$28.51
85610 Blood test, clotting time	55	11	$9.25	$4.20
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	36	36	$27.72	$27.17
G0446 Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes	36	36	$24.31	$20.23
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	34	34	$420.00	$282.61
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	33	33	$19.75	$8.57
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	32	32	$40.50	$18.92
82274 Stool analysis for blood, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay	30	29	$31.25	$15.60
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	25	18	$19.00	$1.65
G0328 Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous	24	24	$30.00	$17.69
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	18	17	$52.25	$11.38
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	16	16	$1.26	$0.90
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	16	16	$32.50	$13.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	598	247	$8.00	$2.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	494	278	$111.81	$70.91
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	440	230	$20.00	$7.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	437	241	$164.78	$101.84
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	374	209	$25.00	$10.42
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	331	188	$28.75	$12.94
83721 Ldl cholesterol level	330	187	$20.75	$10.14
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	221	174	$8.00	$3.09
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	169	122	$36.75	$16.33
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	161	99	$19.50	$8.11
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	130	61	$30.00	$16.03
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	122	53	$0.80	$0.12
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	119	78	$20.95	$9.35
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	115	20	$1.26	$0.49
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	111	75	$36.50	$11.16
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	108	98	$75.00	$33.97
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	74	74	$108.09	$102.93
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	70	68	$32.50	$26.46
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	69	52	$6.93	$2.98
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	68	60	$19.75	$8.95
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	64	63	$109.38	$67.06
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	61	41	$33.50	$14.37
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	47	47	$40.50	$18.66
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	44	39	$65.45	$29.19
G0328 Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous	40	40	$30.00	$17.81
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	26	26	$52.25	$10.95
82274 Stool analysis for blood, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay	25	25	$31.25	$15.74
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	24	23	$32.50	$12.63
80076 Liver function blood test panel	24	19	$17.50	$6.04
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	15	15	$26.41	$25.82
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	15	15	$71.87	$54.60
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$112.14	$58.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	582	245	$8.00	$3.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	466	258	$106.75	$72.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	418	225	$159.50	$105.51
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	385	219	$20.00	$7.77
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	334	185	$25.00	$10.56
83721 Ldl cholesterol level	310	177	$20.75	$10.50
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	306	175	$28.75	$13.39
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	187	151	$8.00	$3.17
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	157	105	$19.50	$8.46
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	138	97	$36.75	$16.80
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	116	87	$19.75	$9.02
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	104	69	$20.95	$9.71
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	94	21	$1.26	$0.54
91301 Sarscov2 vac 100mcg/0.5ml im	85	71	$0.10	$0.01
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	76	61	$36.50	$11.43
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	74	74	$104.08	$105.79
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	73	69	$75.00	$35.33
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	69	32	$0.80	$0.15
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	68	67	$32.50	$15.74
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	62	62	$81.42	$63.44
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	60	49	$65.45	$29.60
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	49	36	$7.96	$3.17
0012A Adm sarscov2 100mcg/0.5ml2nd	49	49	$78.37	$36.06
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	44	41	$71.87	$56.44
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	38	38	$40.50	$19.31
G0328 Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous	36	36	$30.00	$18.05
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	32	30	$43.17	$29.93
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	32	17	$30.00	$16.55
0011A Adm sarscov2 100mcg/0.5ml1st	30	30	$73.33	$33.41
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	28	23	$33.50	$15.08
84550 Uric acid level, blood	28	22	$10.00	$4.52
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	26	25	$32.50	$13.52
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	25	24	$52.25	$11.99
80076 Liver function blood test panel	18	15	$17.50	$8.17
82274 Stool analysis for blood, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay	18	18	$31.25	$15.92
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	17	17	$26.32	$15.79
0064A Adm sarscov2 50mcg/0.25mlbst	16	16	$50.04	$23.13
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	16	16	$190.00	$125.55
91306 Sarscov2 vac 50mcg/0.25ml im	15	15	$32.06	$0.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	536	210	$8.00	$2.98
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	424	205	$20.00	$7.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	332	209	$106.74	$55.99
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	323	177	$25.00	$10.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	317	183	$159.79	$81.99
83721 Ldl cholesterol level	310	168	$20.75	$10.44
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	310	168	$28.75	$13.31
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	177	124	$71.87	$46.35
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	170	134	$8.00	$3.15
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	149	97	$20.95	$9.65
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	134	92	$19.50	$8.40
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	130	74	$36.75	$16.68
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	111	70	$19.75	$8.96
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	87	40	$0.80	$0.12
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	79	79	$105.93	$93.31
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	75	73	$32.77	$15.87
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	70	20	$1.26	$0.58
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	66	57	$36.50	$11.47
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	63	62	$62.29	$60.32
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	49	39	$7.96	$3.54
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	48	36	$65.45	$29.40
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	43	43	$40.50	$19.19
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	41	34	$43.17	$21.69
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	41	20	$30.00	$16.42
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	39	28	$33.50	$14.96
80076 Liver function blood test panel	29	22	$17.50	$8.14
82274 Stool analysis for blood, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay	28	28	$31.25	$15.77
84550 Uric acid level, blood	25	23	$10.00	$4.49
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	24	22	$52.25	$13.68
G0328 Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous	23	23	$30.05	$17.94
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	22	22	$104.58	$73.46
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	20	20	$25.00	$15.86
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	20	18	$51.90	$25.63
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	19	18	$75.00	$35.33
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	17	17	$190.00	$118.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	665	327	$8.00	$2.94
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	512	302	$18.30	$8.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	482	327	$105.86	$60.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	430	254	$156.93	$89.36
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	361	228	$23.72	$11.51
83721 Ldl cholesterol level	336	205	$20.41	$10.39
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	336	205	$28.75	$14.58
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	310	131	$0.57	$0.12
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	246	202	$8.00	$3.45
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	233	172	$18.38	$9.21
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	217	170	$35.69	$13.50
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	182	129	$20.79	$10.57
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	152	101	$36.07	$18.21
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	150	127	$7.96	$3.80
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	140	40	$1.26	$0.56
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	132	87	$18.86	$9.76
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	86	80	$33.38	$15.59
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	78	72	$64.00	$54.49
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	78	78	$130.75	$93.07
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	69	62	$58.22	$24.99
85610 Blood test, clotting time	57	17	$9.25	$4.28
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	47	41	$62.48	$32.23
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	46	46	$38.21	$20.03
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	43	22	$30.00	$16.22
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	38	29	$31.92	$16.41
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	37	34	$51.11	$13.84
82274 Stool analysis for blood, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay	37	37	$31.25	$17.32
80076 Liver function blood test panel	35	30	$17.50	$8.90
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	34	11	$1.80	$0.51
G0328 Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous	27	27	$29.08	$17.69
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	27	26	$32.50	$13.50
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	25	25	$24.48	$15.59
84550 Uric acid level, blood	24	22	$10.00	$4.92
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	22	22	$1298.00	$146.06
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	17	16	$907.00	$99.25
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	14	14	$155.93	$109.41
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$84.58	$28.65
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	12	12	$289.50	$207.68
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	11	11	$572.00	$52.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	659	322	$8.00	$2.94
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	558	314	$15.25	$9.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	516	353	$104.25	$59.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	509	286	$152.75	$87.54
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	463	156	$0.26	$0.12
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	396	234	$21.55	$12.78
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	360	211	$28.75	$16.20
83721 Ldl cholesterol level	357	211	$19.80	$11.54
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	281	227	$8.00	$3.84
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	257	210	$34.50	$16.30
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	220	165	$7.96	$4.89
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	213	162	$16.90	$10.19
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	211	49	$1.26	$0.62
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	198	132	$20.25	$11.75
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	148	101	$34.75	$20.33
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	125	89	$17.15	$10.91
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	98	81	$64.86	$22.97
85610 Blood test, clotting time	88	24	$9.25	$4.75
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	85	83	$23.92	$19.06
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	78	76	$56.91	$51.92
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	50	41	$29.50	$18.24
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	48	39	$57.25	$35.82
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	46	45	$48.27	$13.63
80076 Liver function blood test panel	39	35	$17.50	$9.89
82274 Stool analysis for blood, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay	34	34	$31.07	$19.25
G0328 Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous	33	33	$27.75	$19.25
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	31	18	$26.65	$16.22
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	28	28	$1236.00	$145.54
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	27	27	$35.30	$22.26
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	24	20	$19.00	$1.97
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	24	24	$864.00	$98.62
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	19	19	$23.82	$19.06
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	19	19	$32.50	$16.31
84550 Uric acid level, blood	17	17	$10.00	$5.47
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	15	13	$63.75	$23.14
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	14	14	$81.64	$26.75
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	14	14	$224.00	$196.65
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	12	12	$97.75	$39.58
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	11	11	$159.57	$94.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	582	303	$8.00	$2.94
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	492	287	$15.25	$10.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	480	350	$100.34	$58.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	441	261	$148.13	$86.82
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	426	144	$0.47	$0.12
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	341	211	$21.20	$11.71
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	299	63	$1.43	$0.65
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	264	202	$33.88	$20.02
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	257	156	$28.75	$14.24
83721 Ldl cholesterol level	252	154	$19.75	$12.83
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	216	178	$8.00	$4.26
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	215	152	$7.96	$5.10
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	205	153	$16.90	$10.88
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	124	85	$18.50	$13.05
71020 X-ray of chest, 2 views, front and side	109	99	$59.27	$21.96
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	99	68	$34.75	$22.59
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	79	59	$17.15	$12.12
85610 Blood test, clotting time	69	24	$9.25	$5.28
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	63	60	$23.82	$23.34
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	62	58	$54.50	$46.65
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	43	42	$46.49	$13.54
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	42	39	$29.50	$20.27
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	36	36	$1177.00	$144.70
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	35	34	$23.82	$23.34
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	28	28	$118.96	$83.71
82274 Stool analysis for blood, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay	28	28	$30.22	$21.38
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	25	16	$9.17	$2.97
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	25	25	$35.32	$24.73
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	24	23	$224.00	$186.90
G0328 Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous	24	24	$27.75	$21.38
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	21	20	$32.21	$20.01
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	20	15	$26.00	$16.11
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	20	20	$823.00	$97.98
84550 Uric acid level, blood	19	16	$10.00	$4.42
80076 Liver function blood test panel	16	15	$17.50	$7.36
90715 Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (7 years or older)	16	16	$47.25	$30.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$149.63	$87.30
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	14	14	$79.79	$27.05
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	13	13	$110.50	$96.87
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	13	12	$115.00	$31.84

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License GA 004465

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Of Tennessee

4111791 (TN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railraod Medicare

P00310664 (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Dalton Family Practice, P.c.

1114 Professional Blvd, Dalton, GA 307202588

Phone: 7062780138

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active November 14, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 14, 2007

Registered at 1200 MEMORIAL DR, DALTON, GA 307202529 (Tel: 7062782105)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 14, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 634909, CINCINNATI, OH 452636019

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 14, 2007

Recorded as JOSEPH PAULSON, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 14, 2007

Physician Assistant (License #004465 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 02, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1477582252

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 02, 2006

Last Update: November 14, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

Po Box 634909

Cincinnati, OH 452636019

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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