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Anesthesiology

Paul Playfair, MD

Works at hospitals in Austin, TX · Texas

Summary

Paul Playfair, MD (Anesthesiology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Austin, TX. NPI 1174567457. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paul Playfair, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

AnesthesiologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
34Years since medical school (graduated 1992)
East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Independent Physicians Network PLLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Paul Playfair work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Paul Playfair at 1 hospital: The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Paul Playfair see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Austin, TX and Dallas, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Paul Playfair's specialty?
Medicare lists Anesthesiology as the primary specialty.
Does Paul Playfair accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul Playfair accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Paul Playfair?
(512) 439-7300, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Paul Playfair's NPI number?
1174567457. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Paul Playfair works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul Playfair at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Paul Playfair is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paul Playfair as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Independent Physicians Network PLLC228 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Austin

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolEast Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine
Graduation year1992
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1174567457
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians