Quick answers
- Does Paul V. Birinyi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul V. Birinyi 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 V. Birinyi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 229 Original Medicare patients and 543 services for Paul V. Birinyi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul V. Birinyi's NPI number?
- 1851603906. 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 V. Birinyi, 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 | 229 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 543 |
| Different services or procedures | 61 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)131 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)100 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)64 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)55 services
- Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver (63685)15 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety51%
- Depression41%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
Hospitals where Paul V. Birinyi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul V. Birinyi 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.
- Abbeville General HospitalAbbeville, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190034
- CHRISTUS St Frances Cabrini HospitalAlexandria, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190019
- Iberia Medical CenterNew Iberia, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190054
- Stormont Vail HospitalTopeka, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170086
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul V. Birinyi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2410 Jake Dr, Suite 1Opelousas, LA 70570 (800) 238‑0827
- 2660 SW 3rd StTopeka, KS 66606 (785) 357‑0301
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul V. Birinyi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cotton-O'neil Clinic Revocable Trust666 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Louisiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cotton-O'neil Clinic Revocable Trust
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851603906 |
| 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