Quick answers
- Does Paula Duran Sierra accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paula Duran Sierra 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 Paula Duran Sierra see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 244 Original Medicare patients and 768 services for Paula Duran Sierra. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paula Duran Sierra's NPI number?
- 1255623971. 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 Paula Duran Sierra, 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 | 244 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 768 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)171 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)120 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)101 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)95 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)65 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes70%
- Heart failure52%
- Arthritis47%
Hospitals where Paula Duran Sierra works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paula Duran Sierra 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.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round RockRound Rock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670034
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - TempleTemple, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450054
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center HillcrestWaco, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450101
Practice locations
Addresses where Paula Duran Sierra is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1300 E Polk St, Baylor Scott and White Clinic BurnetBurnet, TX 78611 (512) 715‑6400
- 1605 S 31st St, Baylor Scott and White Center for DiaTemple, TX 76508 (254) 215‑0100
- 239 W Business, 190 Baylor Scott and White Clinic CoppeCopperas Cove, TX 76522 (254) 542‑9000
- 2401 S 31 StTemple, TX 76508 (254) 724‑2459
- 2401 S 31st St Bldg, 35 Baylor Scott and White Roney Bone andTemple, TX 76508 (254) 724‑2663
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paula Duran Sierra as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Scott and White Clinic2,461 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Burnet
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Burnet, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Scott and White Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255623971 |
| 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