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Paul A Mueller , PA

Physician Assistant • Springfield, MO

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Paul Mueller, PA is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Physician Assistant in Springfield, MO. Practice services are available at 1235 E CHEROKEE ST under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance, ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle, fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1235 E Cherokee St

Springfield, MO 658042203

Telephone 4178209729

Fax 4178206471

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Mercy Clinic Hospitalists Facility NPI 1033181474

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Springfield, MO

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 9.8 Yrs

State Avg: 10.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

235 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MO (1802 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

11.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

80.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2019)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	71	55	$447.00	$93.96
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	66	63	$130.00	$26.60
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	50	48	$296.36	$61.35
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	45	28	$429.00	$87.65
47000 Needle biopsy of liver through skin	45	43	$406.00	$73.85
62284 Injection of contrast for imaging of lower spinal canal	15	15	$385.00	$73.40
38505 Needle biopsy or removal of surface lymph nodes	13	12	$272.00	$55.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	140	101	$447.00	$93.79
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	109	106	$130.00	$26.61
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	104	52	$429.00	$89.91
10022 Fine needle aspiration using imaging guidance	51	46	$252.34	$53.75
47000 Needle biopsy of liver through skin	46	46	$406.00	$72.45
62270 Spinal tap for diagnosis	20	17	$303.45	$60.97
77003 Fluoroscopic guidance for spine or back muscle injection	17	15	$116.24	$24.68
62284 Injection of contrast for imaging of lower spinal canal	14	13	$385.00	$72.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	106	102	$130.00	$26.37
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	102	76	$447.00	$92.65
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	76	33	$429.00	$88.26
10022 Fine needle aspiration using imaging guidance	59	54	$258.00	$53.47
62284 Injection of contrast for imaging of lower spinal canal	56	52	$385.00	$70.17
47000 Needle biopsy of liver through skin	32	32	$406.00	$74.85
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	31	29	$241.00	$50.83
62270 Spinal tap for diagnosis	17	15	$304.00	$62.55

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MO 102626

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 Mo Blue Shield

173098 (MO)