Quick answers
- Does Paula A. Tanasa accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paula A. Tanasa 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 A. Tanasa see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 541 Original Medicare patients and 189,843 services for Paula A. Tanasa. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paula A. Tanasa's NPI number?
- 1386650828. 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 A. Tanasa, 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 | 541 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 189,843 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (J3262)70,870 services
- Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)39,201 services
- Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg (J3111)18,690 services
- Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)8,900 services
- Injection, rituximab, 10 mg (J9312)6,860 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Osteoporosis40%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Anxiety24%
Hospitals where Paula A. Tanasa works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paula A. Tanasa 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.
- Northside HospitalAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110161
- Northside Hospital CherokeeCanton, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110008
Practice locations
Addresses where Paula A. Tanasa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 700 S Enota Dr NEGainesville, GA 30501 (770) 531‑3711
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paula A. Tanasa as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southeastern Rheumatology Alliance27 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Gainesville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gainesville, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southeastern Rheumatology Alliance
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386650828 |
| 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