Quick answers
- Does Paul W. Hiss accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Paul W. Hiss may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Paul W. Hiss see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 390 Original Medicare patients and 1,364 services for Paul W. Hiss. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul W. Hiss's NPI number?
- 1578522256. 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 W. Hiss, 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 | 390 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,364 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)456 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)357 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)219 services
- Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)106 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)74 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 cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure57%
- Arthritis38%
- Diabetes21%
- Ischemic heart disease17%
- Chronic kidney disease16%
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul W. Hiss is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2285 Green Vista DrSparks, NV 89431 (775) 674‑1100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul W. Hiss as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Paul W Hiss MD Ltd6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Nevada
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nevada — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Paul W Hiss MD Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578522256 |
| 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
- 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