Active NPI 1396796041 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Paul J Diesfeld , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Bridgeton, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Paul Diesfeld, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Bridgeton, MO. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1996, Paul Diesfeld delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 12349 DE PAUL DR STE 100.

Paul Diesfeld is affiliated with Ssm Medical Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, x-ray of knee, 3 views, 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

12349 De Paul Dr Ste 100

Bridgeton, MO 630442512

Telephone 3142913399

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Ssm Medical Group Inc. Facility NPI 1053616110

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Bridgeton, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs +18.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 11.4 Yrs

State Avg: 10.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

20 Specialists

Practicing in Bridgeton, MO (1802 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

92.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Diesfeld (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Bridgeton Specialty Average (11.4 Years) 11.4 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
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	324	196	$193.88	$43.22
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	290	213	$58.63	$7.40
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	115	112	$5562.00	$167.90
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	109	100	$51.65	$28.75
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	38	38	$80.00	$38.71
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$168.80	$67.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	15	$110.00	$53.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$236.00	$79.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	388	229	$191.07	$43.07
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	335	231	$90.73	$7.57
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	114	109	$5562.00	$170.44
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	111	102	$36.67	$26.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	38	$189.20	$80.55
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	31	31	$80.00	$39.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	26	$317.60	$110.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	23	$100.40	$54.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$168.80	$68.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	426	263	$62.07	$44.61
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	405	273	$30.00	$7.76
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	212	187	$60.33	$30.38
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	110	110	$4836.00	$172.13
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	79	79	$58.22	$40.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	23	$97.71	$54.99
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	16	16	$22.00	$7.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	354	236	$24.46	$7.92
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	344	232	$61.70	$45.28
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	125	111	$57.84	$30.47
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	101	100	$4836.00	$174.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	92	84	$124.07	$84.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	47	47	$167.13	$115.31
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	47	47	$54.00	$41.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	21	$85.43	$57.11
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	13	11	$24.00	$7.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	328	222	$62.72	$47.52
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	274	213	$24.00	$8.14
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	171	151	$31.16	$21.97
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	82	82	$56.39	$43.11
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	60	58	$4836.00	$188.50
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	12	12	$22.00	$7.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	404	249	$62.00	$47.02
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	313	234	$20.04	$8.14
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	207	182	$27.33	$21.84
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	111	111	$56.06	$42.73
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	87	86	$4057.79	$189.43
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	14	11	$20.29	$7.27
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	11	11	$20.00	$7.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	370	265	$20.00	$8.06
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	352	229	$60.61	$46.65
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	202	180	$27.00	$21.52
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	137	137	$55.07	$42.62
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	114	108	$4030.00	$186.65
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	14	14	$20.00	$7.16
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	13	13	$20.00	$7.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	12	$58.83	$43.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	397	244	$63.70	$46.64
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	351	256	$20.00	$7.97
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	253	219	$27.94	$21.35
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	109	109	$54.90	$42.26
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	101	100	$3966.16	$185.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	36	$56.21	$42.32
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	23	18	$20.00	$7.13
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	13	13	$20.00	$7.43

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-10-21

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MO 119779

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 Railroad Medicare

970013400 (MO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ssm Medical Group Inc

12303 De Paul Dr, Bridgeton, MO 630442512

Phone: 3143446000

Ssm Medical Group Inc

12349 De Paul Dr, Bridgeton, MO 630442512

Phone: 3142917900

Ssm Medical Group Inc

1035 Bellevue Ave, Saint Louis, MO 631171843

Phone: 3149254770

Secondary Practice Locations

12266 Depaul Drive, Suite 220

Bridgeton, MO 63044

Phone: 3142913399

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Melissa Koonce , MS, ATC

Specialist

NPI 1588778914

Master of Science, Certified Athletic Trainer

Dr. Brian Gray , DC

Chiropractor

NPI 1831124056

Doctor of Chiropractic

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location October 21, 2020

Registered at 12349 DE PAUL DR STE 100, BRIDGETON, MO 630442512 (Tel: 3142913399)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 21, 2020

Registered at PO BOX 955534, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631955534

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NPI Profile Active December 12, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 12, 2011

Registered at 12266 DEPAUL DRIVE, SUITE 220, BRIDGETON, MO 63044 (Tel: 3142913399)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 12, 2011

Registered at 12266 DEPAUL DRIVE, SUITE 220, BRIDGETON, MO 63044 (Tel: 3142913399)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 12, 2011

Recorded as PAUL DIESFELD, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 12, 2011

Physician Assistant (License #119779 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 15, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1396796041

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 15, 2006

Last Update: October 21, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

Po Box 955534

Saint Louis, MO 631955534

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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