Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Bret Paulson, PA
Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Medical Physician Assistant · Lewiston, ID
- NPI 1497837447
- Accepts Medicare
- 26 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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320 Warner Dr
Lewiston, ID 835014441
(208) 743-3523
fax (208) 746-8741
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 24, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363AS0400X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Idaho #PA748 · Nevada #PA706
- Medicaid (2)
- ID #1679941553 · WA #1679941553
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497837447. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,156
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$72,243
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J7325 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | 722 | 13 | $9 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 658 | 97 | $1 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 151 | 141 | $99 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 139 | 99 | $53 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 107 | 98 | $71 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 59 | 47 | $44 | |
27447 |
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 57 | 52 | $168 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 40 | 33 | $36 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 36 | 29 | $27 | |
27130 |
Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | 27 | 26 | $170 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Lewiston Surgical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 91. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$8,547
Transactions
30
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | 27 | $8,309.21 | |
| Heron Therapeutics, INC. | 3 | $237.81 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
185
Patients
143
Total drug cost
$3,136
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 122 | 98 | $2,294 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 34 | 22 | $449 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 18 | 12 | $245 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 11 | 11 | $148 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Bret Paulson's medical specialty?
Dr. Bret Paulson practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Lewiston, ID.
Where does Dr. Bret Paulson practice?
Dr. Bret Paulson practices at 320 Warner Dr, Lewiston, ID 835014441. Office phone: 2087433523.
What is Dr. Bret Paulson's NPI?
Dr. Bret Paulson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497837447, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bret Paulson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bret Paulson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bret Paulson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7325); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.