Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Paul Abou, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · La Mesa, CA
- NPI 1033264882
- 38 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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5555 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 919423019
(619) 465-0711 - Mailing address
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Po Box 2656
La Mesa, CA 919432656
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A56122
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1033264882. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
911
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$98,808
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 331 | 126 | $80 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 259 | 114 | $117 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 121 | 118 | $173 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 118 | 116 | $115 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 42 | 41 | $82 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 22 | 22 | $81 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 18 | 18 | $134 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 15 peers in La Mesa Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 106. This provider delivers 8.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$301
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 3 | $186.37 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $30.25 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $23.19 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $22.36 | |
| Gilead Sciences, INC. | 1 | $20.33 | |
| Grifols USA, LLC | 1 | $18.15 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
488
Patients
149
Total drug cost
$38,476
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 65 | 25 | $328 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 52 | 19 | $595 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 41 | 0 | $372 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 40 | 0 | $628 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 36 | 18 | $346 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 33 | 13 | $242 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 32 | 16 | $18,519 |
| Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) | Brand | 28 | 0 | $15,427 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 27 | 12 | $170 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 26 | 0 | $158 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Paul Abou's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Abou practices Internal Medicine Physician in La Mesa, CA.
Where does Dr. Paul Abou practice?
Dr. Paul Abou practices at 5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 919423019. Office phone: 6194650711.
What is Dr. Paul Abou's NPI?
Dr. Paul Abou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033264882, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Abou accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Paul Abou does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Abou commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.