Quick answers
- Does Paul Thananopavarn accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul Thananopavarn 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 Thananopavarn see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 502 Original Medicare patients and 4,879 services for Paul Thananopavarn. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul Thananopavarn's NPI number?
- 1457544637. 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 Thananopavarn, 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 | 502 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,879 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)191 services
- Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99305)170 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)113 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)105 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)83 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%
- Arthritis72%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Depression46%
- Anxiety46%
Hospitals where Paul Thananopavarn works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul Thananopavarn 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.
- Rex HospitalRaleigh, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340114
- UNC HospitalsChapel Hill, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340061
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul Thananopavarn is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 101 Manning DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
- 1807 Fordham BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514 (984) 974‑9747
- 430 Waterstone DrHillsborough, NC 27278 (984) 215‑2000
- 460 Waterstone DrHillsborough, NC 27278 (984) 215‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul Thananopavarn as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill2,052 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other rehabilitation doctors in Chapel Hill
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chapel Hill, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457544637 |
| 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