Quick answers
- Does Paul R. Bretton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul R. Bretton 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 R. Bretton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 481 Original Medicare patients and 4,919 services for Paul R. Bretton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul R. Bretton's NPI number?
- 1649245036. 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 R. Bretton, 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 | 481 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,919 |
| Different services or procedures | 69 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)312 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)190 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)188 services
- Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope (52000)144 services
- Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg (J9217)114 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%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)51%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
Hospitals where Paul R. Bretton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul R. Bretton 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.
- Cape Coral HospitalCape Coral, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100244
- Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee HealthFort Myers, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100220
- Lee Memorial HospitalFort Myers, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100012
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul R. Bretton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1138 Country Club BlvdCape Coral, FL 33990 (239) 424‑1900
- 12631 Whitehall DrFort Myers, FL 33907 (239) 337‑7874
- 12651 Whitehall DrFort Myers, FL 33907 (239) 939‑4444
- 3227 Lee Blvd, Suite FLehigh Acres, FL 33971 (239) 368‑0028
- 501 Del Prado Blvd SCape Coral, FL 33990 (239) 343‑0765
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul R. Bretton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lee Health System Inc1,428 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Urologyprimary
Other urologists in Cape Coral
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cape Coral, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lee Health System Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Florida College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649245036 |
| 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