Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Wayne Paullus, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Amarillo, TX

  • NPI 1386745321
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
705 Quail Creek Dr
Amarillo, TX 791064137
(806) 353-6400
fax (806) 358-6766

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 13, 2019
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #N9277
Medicaid
TX #2847592

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386745321. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
711
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$148,852
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 232 182 $86
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 85 75 $45
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 56 46 $46
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 48 47 $76
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 40 31 $224
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 39 39 $103
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 21 15 $365
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc 19 19 $1,641
63052 Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back 19 19 $216
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments 17 17 $671

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$164
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 4 $132.72
Aesculap, Inc. 1 $16.76
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $14.25

By nature of payment

Education
$92
Food and Beverage
$72

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
594
Patients
300
Total drug cost
$7,771
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 119 55 $1,384
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 115 56 $2,182
Gabapentin Generic 110 45 $1,157
Alendronate Sodium Generic 45 19 $284
Tramadol Hcl Generic 39 26 $243
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 32 23 $333
Methylprednisolone Generic 27 26 $235
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 24 24 $133
Methocarbamol Generic 23 13 $472
Meloxicam Generic 22 0 $129

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Wayne Paullus's medical specialty?
Dr. Wayne Paullus practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Amarillo, TX.
Where does Dr. Wayne Paullus practice?
Dr. Wayne Paullus practices at 705 Quail Creek Dr, Amarillo, TX 791064137. Office phone: 8063536400.
What is Dr. Wayne Paullus's NPI?
Dr. Wayne Paullus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386745321, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Wayne Paullus accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Wayne Paullus accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Wayne Paullus commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (HCPCS 72110); X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views (HCPCS 72050). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.