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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5555 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 919423019
(619) 465-0711
Mailing address
Po Box 2656
La Mesa, CA 919432656

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$301

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

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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.