Quick answers
- Does Scott R. Paulsen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Scott R. Paulsen 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 Scott R. Paulsen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 3,161 Original Medicare patients and 5,197 services for Scott R. Paulsen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Scott R. Paulsen's NPI number?
- 1538363635. 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 Scott R. Paulsen, 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 | 3,161 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,197 |
| Different services or procedures | 178 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)485 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)352 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)287 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)224 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)162 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol63%
- Arthritis58%
- Depression31%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Hospitals where Scott R. Paulsen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Scott R. Paulsen 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.
- Beartooth Billings ClinicRed Lodge, MT · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 271326
- Billings Clinic HospitalBillings, MT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 270004
- Cody Regional HealthCody, WY · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 531312
- Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional HospitalBillings, MT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 270049
- Stillwater Billings ClinicColumbus, MT · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 271330
Practice locations
Addresses where Scott R. Paulsen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 17 N Miles AveHardin, MT 59034 (406) 665‑2310
- 2525 N Broadway AveRed Lodge, MT 59068 (406) 446‑2345
- 2800 10th Ave NBillings, MT 59101 (406) 657‑4000
- 408 Wendell AveLewistown, MT 59457 (406) 535‑7711
- 613 Yellowstone Ave, Bldg ACody, WY 82414 (307) 527‑7561
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Scott R. Paulsen as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Billings Clinic Specialty Supplies and Services, LLC824 clinicians in the group
- Stillwater Hospital Association Inc26 clinicians in the group
- Central Montana Medical Facilities Inc25 clinicians in the group
- Memorial Hospital Association21 clinicians in the group
- Big Horn Hospital Association9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Hardin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hardin, MT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Billings Clinic Specialty Supplies and Services, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Mayo Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538363635 |
| 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