Quick answers
- Does Paul L. Gelven accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul L. Gelven 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 L. Gelven see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 759 Original Medicare patients and 2,008 services for Paul L. Gelven. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul L. Gelven's NPI number?
- 1851318554. 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 L. Gelven, 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 | 759 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,008 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)497 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)481 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)174 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)169 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)161 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%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
Hospitals where Paul L. Gelven works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul L. Gelven 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.
- Ascension St John Jane PhillipsBartlesville, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370018
- Ascension St John Medical CenterTulsa, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370114
- Hillcrest Medical CenterTulsa, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370001
- Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, IncPittsburg, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170006
- Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, LLCTulsa, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370210
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul L. Gelven is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Mt Carmel WayPittsburg, KS 66762 (620) 232‑0274
- 3500 E Frank Phillips Blvd, Jane Phillips Medical Center LaboratoryBartlesville, OK 74006 (918) 331‑1737
- 4142 S Mingo RdTulsa, OK 74146 (918) 417‑6400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul L. Gelven as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pathology Laboratory Associates, Inc.25 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Pittsburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pittsburg, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pathology Laboratory Associates, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851318554 |
| 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