Quick answers
- Does Paul Pastolero accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul Pastolero 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 Pastolero see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 36 Original Medicare patients and 335 services for Paul Pastolero. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul Pastolero's NPI number?
- 1619329067. 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 Pastolero, 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 | 36 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 335 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)72 services
- Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems (96127)51 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)27 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%
- Depression75%
- Anxiety75%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul Pastolero is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6839 Communications PkwyPlano, TX 75024 (469) 440‑9543
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul Pastolero as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bent Tree Psychiatric Assoc45 clinicians in the group
- Smart Neuro Health and Wellness Professionals Texas PA16 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Plano
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Plano, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bent Tree Psychiatric Assoc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 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) | 1619329067 |
| 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