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General Surgery

Michael Paulsell, MD

Works at hospitals in Alpena, MI · Michigan

Summary

Dr. Michael Paulsell, MD is a general surgeon at 311 Long Rapids Plz, Alpena, MI 49707. Phone: (989) 354-5717. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Michael Paulsell had 288 Original Medicare patients and 551 services. NPI 1902973373. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 311 Long Rapids Plz, Alpena, MI 49707 · Directions
  • Phone: (989) 354‑5717
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena
  • Group practice: MyMichigan Medical Group
  • Medical school: Wayne State University School Of Medicine · graduated 1997 (29 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Michael Paulsell, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Michael Paulsell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael Paulsell 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 Paulsell see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 288 Original Medicare patients and 551 services for Michael Paulsell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Michael Paulsell's NPI number?
1902973373. 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 Paulsell, 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 patients288
Services billed to Medicare551
Different services or procedures79
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)101 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)56 services
  3. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)45 services
  4. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)41 services
  5. Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk (G0121)39 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 cholesterol72%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Anxiety29%

Hospitals where Michael Paulsell works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael Paulsell 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Michael Paulsell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Michael Paulsell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • MyMichigan Medical Group174 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Alpena

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alpena, MI — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in MyMichigan Medical Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWayne State University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1902973373
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians