Dr. Paul Torres, MD - Surgery in Roswell, NM

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Torres, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Roswell, NM. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1983, Dr. Torres delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 311 W COUNTRY CLUB RD STE 1.

Dr. Torres maintains professional affiliations with Lovelace Health System Llc, Southwest Medical Associates, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

311 W Country Club Rd Ste 1

Roswell, NM 882015839

Telephone 5756253400

Fax 5756253415

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Lovelace Health System Llc Facility NPI 1609273283

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Roswell, NM

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

43 Yrs +13.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.9 Yrs

State Avg: 22.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

13 Specialists

Practicing in Roswell, NM (251 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

7.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

62.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Torres (43 Years) 43 Yrs

Roswell Specialty Average (29.9 Years) 29.9 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	191	121	$161.00	$84.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	77	$231.00	$104.55
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	49	24	$97.00	$53.06
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	47	47	$310.00	$107.33
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	27	26	$418.00	$168.08
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	19	19	$451.00	$153.26
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	15	15	$416.00	$168.53
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	15	14	$572.00	$241.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$355.00	$151.08
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$225.00	$79.76
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$711.00	$160.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	136	92	$161.00	$84.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	112	112	$231.00	$107.52
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	82	55	$97.00	$53.66
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	44	42	$310.00	$100.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$355.00	$155.26
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	19	19	$451.00	$183.24
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	16	16	$418.00	$177.08
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	14	$711.00	$177.53
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$303.00	$126.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	73	$231.00	$107.33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	73	54	$97.00	$54.50
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	72	68	$310.00	$103.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	31	$161.00	$87.78
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	33	33	$418.00	$176.93
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$303.00	$132.53
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	13	12	$572.00	$253.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	57	$231.00	$108.10
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	38	38	$310.00	$94.60
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	24	$161.00	$83.46
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	15	$97.00	$53.97
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	22	22	$451.00	$166.22
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	16	16	$418.00	$184.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$355.00	$163.86
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	13	$711.00	$158.11
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	12	12	$572.00	$237.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	88	88	$231.00	$105.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	39	$161.00	$73.21
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	28	26	$310.00	$99.75
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	17	17	$451.00	$132.67
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	14	$711.00	$183.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$355.00	$161.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$319.00	$75.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	23	$222.17	$50.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	50	$319.00	$72.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	28	$215.00	$48.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$319.00	$76.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	26	$215.00	$50.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$492.00	$128.83
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	12	12	$609.00	$200.75

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-11-02

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NM MD2019-1062

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RG0100X

State License NM MD2019-1062

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MO R8H21

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Colon & Rectal Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208C00000X

State License MO R8H21

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

87287510 (NM)

Medicaid State Provider ID

202648614 (MO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lovelace Health System Llc

1112 N Main St, Roswell, NM 882015010

Phone: 5756274200

Southwest Medical Associates, Llc

311 W Country Club Rd, Roswell, NM 882015839

Phone: 5756253400

Secondary Practice Locations

9401 N Oak Trfy, Suite 101

Kansas City, MO 641552233

Phone: 8164689795

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

Anna Florez , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1073762365

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Ermenegildo Frezza , MD

Surgery

NPI 1083698435

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Enoch Agunanne , MD

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NPI 1679576565

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 02, 2021

Registered at 1112 N MAIN ST, ROSWELL, NM 882015010 (Tel: 5756274200)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 26, 2020

Internal Medicine (License #MD2019-1062 in NM)

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Updated Practice Location December 17, 2019

Registered at 311 W COUNTRY CLUB RD STE 1, ROSWELL, NM 882015839 (Tel: 5756253400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 17, 2019

Registered at 311 W COUNTRY CLUB RD STE 1, ROSWELL, NM 882015839 (Tel: 5756253400)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 17, 2019

Surgery (License #MD2019-1062 in NM)

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NPI Profile Active November 13, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 13, 2013

Registered at 9401 N OAK TRFY, SUITE 101, KANSAS CITY, MO 641552233 (Tel: 8164689795)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 13, 2013

Registered at 9401 N OAK TRFY, SUITE 101, KANSAS CITY, MO 641552233 (Tel: 8164689795)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 13, 2013

Recorded as PAUL TORRES, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 13, 2013

Surgery (License #R8H21 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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