Quick answers
- Does Paula R. Lewis accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paula R. Lewis 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 Paula R. Lewis see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 187 Original Medicare patients and 230 services for Paula R. Lewis. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paula R. Lewis's NPI number?
- 1841226750. 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 Paula R. Lewis, 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 | 187 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 230 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)178 services
- Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)36 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes34%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Paula R. Lewis is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1434 W US Hwy 287 Bypass 100, Texas Health Surgery CenterWaxahachie, TX 75165 (469) 940‑4030
- 7117 Bentley AveFort Worth, TX 76137
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Waxahachie
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Waxahachie, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841226750 |
| 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