Quick answers
- Does Paul J. Tolentino accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul J. Tolentino accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Paul J. Tolentino see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 156 Original Medicare patients and 693 services for Paul J. Tolentino. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul J. Tolentino's NPI number?
- 1023067261. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Paul J. Tolentino, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 156 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 693 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (22853)114 services
- Computer-assisted spinal procedure (61783)59 services
- 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 (63052)46 services
- Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments (22842)41 services
- Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc (22633)33 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety44%
- Osteoporosis37%
- Diabetes34%
Hospitals where Paul J. Tolentino works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul J. Tolentino at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Mercy Hospital SoutheastCape Girardeau, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260110
- Missouri Delta Medical CenterSikeston, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260113
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul J. Tolentino is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1723 Broadway St, Suite 410Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 (573) 332‑7746
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul J. Tolentino as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Regional Brain and Spine LLC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Missouri
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Missouri — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Regional Brain and Spine LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Harvard Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023067261 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians