Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Paul Paily, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 10, Houston, TX 77030
7137987246
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1144480302 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Paily from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Paily

Dr. Paul Paily is a physical medicine & rehabilitation in Houston, TX, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Paily performed 2,784 Medicare services across 579 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Paily received a total of $7,058 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 15 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physical medicine & rehabilitation. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Paily is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 25% volume in TX$ $7,058 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,784
Medicare services
Top 25% in TX for physical medicine & rehabilitation
579
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~164 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)1,360$0$4
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)637$1$6
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)169$97$354
Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose165$57$283
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance108$98$633
Joint injection, major joint91$59$391
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)77$67$250
New patient office visit (45-59 min)54$121$461
New patient office visit (30-44 min)53$84$311
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement51$87$325
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)19$138$495
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$7,058
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,412/year across 5 years
Top 9% in TX for physical medicine & rehabilitation
8
Companies
15
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,071 (86.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$750 (10.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$238 (3.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$26
2022
$15
2020
$750
2019
$1,725
2018
$4,542

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$6,071
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$750
Horizon Pharma plc
$123
Merz North America, Inc.
$39
ABBVIE INC.
$26
Bioventus LLC
$22
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$15
Vertiflex, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 98.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BOTOX · GELSYN 3 · HYMOVIS · Hymovis · Licart · PENNSAID · PRIMARY CARE - DISEASE STATE · Superion ISS · XEOMIN
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (86%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in physical medicine & rehabilitation and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for physical medicine & rehabilitation in TX.

Equivalent to $254 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitations within 10 mi
224
Per 100K population
4.7
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Paily is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 9%), with 17 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Paily experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Paily performed 1,360 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Paily receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Paily received a total of $7,058 from 8 companies across 15 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Paily's costs compare to other physical medicine & rehabilitations in Houston?
Dr. Paily's average Medicare payment per service is $24. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Paily) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →