2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician NPI 1033169644 MD
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Paul Dell, MD

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Gainesville, Florida. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,962 in Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
20
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician avg: 180
MIPS score
78.2/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Paul Dell, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.2/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 20 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

78.2/100
MIPS score · -5 vs avg
20
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Paul Dell, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

78 27th percentile higher than 27% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Paul Dell, MD sits

This provider among orthopaedic hand surgery physician peers

Across the 727 orthopaedic hand surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Paul Dell, MD writes more Part D claims than 3% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 48% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality02550751000255075100Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Paul Dell, MD-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one orthopaedic hand surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Paul Dell, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Paul Dell, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Paul Dell, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/12/2006

NPI 1033169644

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician

Niche

1,962 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

20 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 180

MIPS final score

78.2/100 4.9 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Largest specialties in Florida (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 16.1%Behavior Technician16.1%Mental Health Counselor - 4.8%Mental Health Counselor4.8%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner4.5%Pharmacist - 4.2%Pharmacist4.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.8%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.8%Physical Therapist - 3.1%Physical Therapist3.1%Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician - 0%Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician0%
Largest specialties in Florida (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Paul Dell, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.2/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician) - 78.2/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%78.2%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician) - 78.2/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Paul Dell, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1600 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville, FL, 32610, with a listed phone of (352) 273-7374. NPI 1033169644 was issued on 05/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Dell most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 20 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 13 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D, commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 78.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 72.5, Cost 54.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,962 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 180 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1600 SW ARCHER RD
Gainesville, FL 32610

Provider Details

NPI 1033169644
Specialty Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/12/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

78.1881
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
72.5473
Quality
54.7463
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Paul Dell, MD. To verify Paul Dell, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

20
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
20
Total Day Supply
430
Generic Drug Cost
$176

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.66

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Overview

How Paul Dell, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,962
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician
180
Avg Claims per Provider

Paul Dell, MD's 20 claims are below the specialty average of 180.

Nearby Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Dell.

Compare Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paul Dell, MD's specialty?
Paul Dell, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician and practices in Gainesville, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does Paul Dell, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Paul Dell, MD wrote 20 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
What is Paul Dell, MD's Medicare quality score?
Paul Dell, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.2/100 (Quality: 72.5, Cost: 54.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Paul Dell, MD located?
Paul Dell, MD is located at 1600 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville, FL, 32610. Phone: (352) 273-7374.
What is Paul Dell, MD's NPI number?
Paul Dell, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033169644, issued on 05/12/2006.
How many Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,962 Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider writes 180 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Paul Dell, MD accept Medicare?
Paul Dell, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 20 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Dell, MD's credentials?
Paul Dell, MD's NPI is 1033169644 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.