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Active NPI 1861460438 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Paul Cheletre Bernard , MD

Anesthesiology • Texarkana, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Bernard, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Texarkana, TX. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1998, Dr. Bernard delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2600 SAINT MICHAEL DR.

Dr. Bernard is affiliated with Orthomed Staffing Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve), anesthesia for lens surgery, injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2600 Saint Michael Dr

Texarkana, TX 755032372

Telephone 9036145258
Fax 9036145260
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Christus Health Ark-La-Tex Facility NPI 1184623266

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Texarkana, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
28 Yrs +2.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.7 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
12 Specialists

Practicing in Texarkana, TX (4818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
92.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bernard (28 Years) 28 Yrs
Texarkana Specialty Average (25.7 Years) 25.7 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
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
25 25 $636.80 $53.03
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery
11 11 $803.64 $59.60

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-22
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX P2097

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License LA 15287R

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
274551800 (FL)
Medicaid State Provider ID
1178373 (LA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Orthomed Staffing Llc

3901 W 15th St, Plano, TX 750757738

Phone: 9725966800

Secondary Practice Locations

2602 Saint Michael Dr Ste 425d

Texarkana, TX 755032387

Phone: 9036145258

2602 Saint Michael Dr Ste 301

Texarkana, TX 755035206

Phone: 9036145258

700 E Marshall Ave

Longview, TX 756015580

Phone: 9033152078

1415 Tulane Ave, Hc 71

New Orleans, LA 701122600

Phone: 5049885888

6720 Bertner Ave

Houston, TX 770302604

Phone: 8323552666

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2025

Registered at 2600 SAINT MICHAEL DR, TEXARKANA, TX 755032372 (Tel: 9036145258)

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Updated Practice Location December 07, 2022

Registered at 6720 BERTNER AVE, HOUSTON, TX 770302604 (Tel: 8323552666)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 07, 2022

Registered at 6720 BERTNER AVE STE O-520, HOUSTON, TX 770302604 (Tel: 8323552666)

NPI Profile Active August 28, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location August 28, 2007

Registered at 1415 TULANE AVE, HC 71, NEW ORLEANS, LA 701122600 (Tel: 5049885888)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 28, 2007

Registered at 1415 TULANE AVE, HC 71, NEW ORLEANS, LA 701122600 (Tel: 5049885888)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 28, 2007

Recorded as PAUL BERNARD, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 28, 2007

Anesthesiology (License #15287R in LA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 09, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1861460438
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 09, 2006
Last Update: April 22, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

6720 Bertner Ave Ste O-520

Houston, TX 770302604

Phone: 8323552666

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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