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Active NPI 1659530434 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Paul Joseph Smith , MD

Urology • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Smith, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2008, Dr. Smith delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 915 GESSNER RD STE 720.

Dr. Smith is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include automated urinalysis test, ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

915 Gessner Rd Ste 720

Houston, TX 770242530

Telephone 7138309100
Fax 7138309210
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Naddaf Ventures Lp Facility NPI 1710092754

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Baylor College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Houston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
18 Yrs -6.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.3 Yrs
State Avg: 25.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
192 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1027 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
40.1% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
52.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Smith (18 Years) 18 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (24.3 Years) 24.3 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
81003 Automated urinalysis test
736 568 $5.18 $2.19
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding
492 414 $25.85 $11.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
479 420 $182.00 $95.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
462 344 $257.95 $134.66
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
414 344 $32.00 $17.27
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope
118 93 $478.47 $246.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
87 87 $337.84 $174.66
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
58 28 $159.14 $82.62
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
50 45 $262.00 $137.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
49 49 $226.00 $117.19
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope
24 17 $319.54 $105.57
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity
22 22 $216.00 $112.47
52649 Complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope
22 22 $1675.18 $875.71
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
20 20 $78.90 $7.82
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study
19 19 $360.42 $187.62
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings
19 19 $218.95 $33.01
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum
18 18 $262.78 $137.23
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope
18 17 $881.89 $448.12
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland
17 17 $484.00 $137.49
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies
14 14 $724.00 $377.55
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle
11 11 $60.00 $31.08

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-30
Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License TX P6526

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
327476302 (TX)
Medicaid State Provider ID
327476301 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare
P01250804 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Memorial Hermann Medical Group

23960 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 774940893

Memorial Hermann Medical Group

921 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 770242501

Phone: 7132424085

Memorial Hermann Medical Group

23900 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 774941323

Phone: 2816448111

Memorial Hermann Medical Group

915 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 770242537

Phone: 7132422222

Memorial Hermann Medical Group

921 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 770242501

Phone: 7132423768

Memorial Hermann Medical Group

915 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 770242530

Phone: 7138309100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

16 Associated Practitioners
Ann Wang , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1093427130

Physician Assistant

Erika Hayes

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1104352145
NPI 1134156490

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1205823952

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Keith Hoeft , CSA

Specialist/Technologist, Other - Surgical Technologist

NPI 1275768095
NPI 1306343223

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 01, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 01, 2016

Registered at 915 GESSNER RD STE 720, HOUSTON, TX 770242530 (Tel: 7138309100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 01, 2016

Registered at 909 FROSTWOOD DR, SUITE 1.100, HOUSTON, TX 770242301 (Tel: 7133384523)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 01, 2016

Recorded as PAUL SMITH, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 01, 2016

Urology (License #P6526 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 05, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1659530434
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 05, 2008
Last Update: March 30, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

909 Frostwood Dr, Suite 1.100

Houston, TX 770242301

Phone: 7133384523

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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