Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Ghattas, M.D

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Allentown, PA

  • NPI 1962857599
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 98.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA 181036202
(484) 862-3256
Mailing address
31 Palmieri Ln
Staten Island, NY 103093444

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MT210422

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962857599. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
867
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$120,691
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 261 174 $81
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 247 160 $122
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 187 183 $178
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 158 73 $220
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 14 13 $94

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Allentown Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 65. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$537
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, INC. 6 $312.79
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 $146.79
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $32.99
Baxter Healthcare 1 $22.50
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $22.38

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$537

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul Ghattas's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Ghattas practices Surgery Physician in Allentown, PA.
Where does Dr. Paul Ghattas practice?
Dr. Paul Ghattas practices at 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 181036202. Office phone: 4848623256.
What is Dr. Paul Ghattas's NPI?
Dr. Paul Ghattas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962857599, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Ghattas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Ghattas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Ghattas 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.