Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Paul Carson, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Pittsburgh, PA
- NPI 1679578603
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.5 / 100 · 2023
- 33 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
320 E North Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 152124756
(412) 359-3030
fax (412) 359-3060
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 3, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1993 — 33 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD056944L
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679578603. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
331
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$27,799
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 248 | 103 | $76 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 54 | 53 | $110 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 16 | 15 | $117 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 13 | 13 | $79 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 189 peers in Pittsburgh Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 3.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$3,665
Transactions
25
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $2,125.00 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 4 | $1,105.57 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 7 | $145.83 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 8 | $134.84 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 3 | $95.16 | |
| Ucb, INC. | 1 | $38.45 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $20.51 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
113
Patients
31
Total drug cost
$26,798
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 45 | 12 | $26,190 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 25 | 0 | $114 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 20 | 19 | $77 |
| Metolazone | Generic | 12 | 0 | $368 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 11 | 0 | $49 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Paul Carson's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Carson practices Internal Medicine Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Paul Carson practice?
Dr. Paul Carson practices at 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152124756. Office phone: 4123593030.
What is Dr. Paul Carson's NPI?
Dr. Paul Carson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679578603, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Carson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Carson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Carson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.