Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Tenzel, MD

Plastic Surgery Physician (CMS: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) · Plastic Surgery Physician · Surgery Physician · Asheville, NC

  • NPI 1013335280
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 4 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
264 Thetford St Ste 120
Asheville, NC 288035065
(828) 378-5620
fax (828) 378-5629
Additional location
21 Hospital Dr Fl 2
Asheville, NC 288014550
(828) 213-2430
Additional location
2131 S 17Th St
Wilmington, NC 284017407
(910) 343-7000
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Additional location
30 N 1900 E Rm 3B400
Salt Lake City, UT 841320002
(801) 581-8419
Mailing address
Po Box 604333
Charlotte, NC 282604333

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 6, 2025
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208200000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
North Carolina #2022-01355 · Utah #11250304-1205 · North Carolina #201098

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1013335280. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
28
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$4,417
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 28 28 $158

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 19. This provider delivers 1.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$604
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Mentor Worldwide LLC 9 $493.99
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 3 $62.02
ABBVIE INC. 2 $48.11

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$604

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
81
Patients
62
Total drug cost
$442
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 34 25 $102
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 25 22 $73
Cephalexin Generic 22 15 $267

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul Tenzel's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Tenzel practices Plastic Surgery Physician in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Paul Tenzel practice?
Dr. Paul Tenzel practices at 264 Thetford St Ste 120, Asheville, NC 288035065. Office phone: 8283785620.
What is Dr. Paul Tenzel's NPI?
Dr. Paul Tenzel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013335280, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Tenzel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Tenzel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Tenzel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.