Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Avenel, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Surgery Physician · Selmer, TN

  • NPI 1972721850
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
705 E Poplar Ave
Selmer, TN 383751828
(731) 646-0200
fax (731) 645-8275
Additional location
380 Woods Cove RD
Scottsboro, AL 357682428
(256) 259-4444

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 9, 2019
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Alabama #MD.32359 · Tennessee #46282

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972721850. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
404
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$43,363
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 111 109 $163
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 92 85 $111
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 84 79 $8
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 48 46 $197
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 22 11 $50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 22 14 $60
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 13 13 $114
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 12 12 $84

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Selmer Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 50. This provider delivers 8.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$97
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Kerecis Limited 3 $74.20
Baxter Healthcare 1 $22.77

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$97

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
346
Patients
344
Total drug cost
$3,051
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 61 60 $293
Ibuprofen Generic 52 52 $120
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 42 42 $820
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 34 34 $184
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 29 29 $349
Azithromycin Generic 23 23 $155
Methylprednisolone Generic 23 23 $264
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 19 18 $121
Metoclopramide Hcl Generic 18 18 $21
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 17 17 $35

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul Avenel's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Avenel practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Selmer, TN.
Where does Dr. Paul Avenel practice?
Dr. Paul Avenel practices at 705 E Poplar Ave, Selmer, TN 383751828. Office phone: 7316460200.
What is Dr. Paul Avenel's NPI?
Dr. Paul Avenel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972721850, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Avenel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Avenel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Avenel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.