2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1952346736 MD
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PAUL QUENTZEL, MD

Specialist in OTTUMWA, Iowa. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: PAUL QUENTZEL, MD is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in OTTUMWA, Iowa .

What stands out: PAUL QUENTZEL, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in OTTUMWA, Iowa, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

PAUL QUENTZEL, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/17/2006

NPI 1952346736

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Specialist share within Iowa

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 QUENTZEL, MD is a Specialist provider practicing in OTTUMWA, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1952346736. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

PAUL QUENTZEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, OTTUMWA, IA, 52501, with a listed phone of (641) 682-8700. NPI 1952346736 was issued on 06/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what QUENTZEL 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Specialist providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
OTTUMWA, IA 52501

Provider Details

NPI 1952346736
Specialty Specialist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/17/2006

Specialist Overview

How PAUL QUENTZEL, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Specialist Providers in Iowa

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL QUENTZEL, MD's specialty?
PAUL QUENTZEL, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in OTTUMWA, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
Where is PAUL QUENTZEL, MD located?
PAUL QUENTZEL, MD is located at 1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, OTTUMWA, IA, 52501. Phone: (641) 682-8700.
What is PAUL QUENTZEL, MD's NPI number?
PAUL QUENTZEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952346736, issued on 06/17/2006.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does PAUL QUENTZEL, MD accept Medicare?
PAUL QUENTZEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL QUENTZEL, MD's credentials?
PAUL QUENTZEL, MD's NPI is 1952346736 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.
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).

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