Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Paul Nordness, M.D.
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Gadsden, AL
- NPI 1760456941
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 78.8 / 100 · 2023
- 31 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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419 S 5Th St
Gadsden, AL 359015101
(256) 547-6331
fax (256) 547-1711
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 13, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #MD.33742
- Medicaid
- AL #000207838
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1760456941. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
236
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$30,705
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 95 | 86 | $124 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 70 | 49 | $118 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 27 | 27 | $153 | |
43246 |
Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope | 16 | 16 | $182 | |
43235 |
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 15 | 15 | $92 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 13 | 13 | $169 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 6.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$38,749
Transactions
67
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConvaTec Inc. | 48 | $36,813.23 | |
| Davol Inc. | 15 | $1,798.69 | |
| INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. | 1 | $71.43 | |
| THD America, Inc. | 1 | $28.03 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 1 | $20.12 | |
| Axonics, Inc. | 1 | $17.10 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
164
Patients
79
Total drug cost
$3,255
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 56 | 55 | $297 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | Generic | 46 | 0 | $2,246 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 20 | 0 | $430 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 17 | 0 | $180 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 13 | 13 | $74 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 12 | 11 | $29 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Paul Nordness's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Nordness practices Surgery Physician in Gadsden, AL.
Where does Dr. Paul Nordness practice?
Dr. Paul Nordness practices at 419 S 5Th St, Gadsden, AL 359015101. Office phone: 2565476331.
What is Dr. Paul Nordness's NPI?
Dr. Paul Nordness's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760456941, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Nordness accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Nordness accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Nordness commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.