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Gastroenterology

Paul J. Spinka, MD

Works at hospitals in Redding, CA · Red Bluff, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Paul J. Spinka, MD is a gastroenterologist at 2480 Sonoma St, Redding, CA 96001. Phone: (530) 576-7405. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paul J. Spinka had 208 Original Medicare patients and 513 services. NPI 1457340937. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paul J. Spinka, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Paul J. Spinka accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul J. Spinka 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. Spinka see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 208 Original Medicare patients and 513 services for Paul J. Spinka. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paul J. Spinka's NPI number?
1457340937. 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. Spinka, 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 patients208
Services billed to Medicare513
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)159 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)77 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)57 services
  4. Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43235)48 services
  5. Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45378)25 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%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Chronic kidney disease43%
  • Diabetes42%
  • Ischemic heart disease41%

Hospitals where Paul J. Spinka works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul J. Spinka 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Paul J. Spinka is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paul J. Spinka as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Dignity Health86 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Redding

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Redding, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Dignity Health

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolChicago College Of Medicine And Surgery
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1457340937
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians