Quick answers
- Does Michael J. Paolucci accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael J. Paolucci 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 Michael J. Paolucci see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 611 Original Medicare patients and 1,420 services for Michael J. Paolucci. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michael J. Paolucci's NPI number?
- 1639179500. 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 Michael J. Paolucci, 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 | 611 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,420 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)204 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)186 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)162 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)101 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)100 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Diabetes38%
Hospitals where Michael J. Paolucci works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael J. Paolucci 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.
- Delta County Memorial HospitalDelta, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060071
- Montrose Regional HealthMontrose, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060006
Practice locations
Addresses where Michael J. Paolucci is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 711 N Taylor StGunnison, CO 81230
- 800 S 3rd StMontrose, CO 81401 (970) 249‑2211
- 800 S 3rd St, Montrose Regional Health RadiologyMontrose, CO 81401 (970) 252‑2691
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michael J. Paolucci as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Montrose Memorial Hospital, Inc148 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Colorado
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Colorado — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Montrose Memorial Hospital, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At Houston |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639179500 |
| 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