Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Playfair, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Austin, TX

  • NPI 1174567457
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5656 Bee Caves RD
Austin, TX 787465280
(936) 639-3036
fax (936) 639-3064
Mailing address
Po Box 153105
Lufkin, TX 759153105

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 21, 2014
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #K1000
Medicaid
TX #103439903

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174567457. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
138
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$13,932
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00160 Anesthesia for other procedure on nose and sinuses 53 50 $119
76942 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 29 29 $30
01638 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement 18 18 $229
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 14 14 $68
64416 Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle through catheter 13 13 $76
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 11 11 $62

In context: peer comparison

Among 69 peers in Austin Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 44. This provider delivers 3.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$151
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Heron Therapeutics, INC. 1 $109.51
Genzyme Corporation 1 $26.96
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA 1 $14.67

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$151

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Paul Playfair's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Playfair practices Anesthesiology Physician in Austin, TX.
Where does Dr. Paul Playfair practice?
Dr. Paul Playfair practices at 5656 Bee Caves RD, Austin, TX 787465280. Office phone: 9366393036.
What is Dr. Paul Playfair's NPI?
Dr. Paul Playfair's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174567457, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Playfair accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Playfair accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Playfair commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on nose and sinuses (HCPCS 00160); Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (HCPCS 76942); Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement (HCPCS 01638). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.