Paul Wayne Decker, MD
Paul Wayne Decker, MD has practiced family medicine for 31+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (class of 1995), he has been practicing for over 31 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 20% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 72% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 306dNPPES updated 2025-07-04 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
134 Vision Park Blvd Ste 310, Shenandoah, TX 77384-3032
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.22%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.9 pts)
4.22% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.4%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.6 pts)
Better than 72% of reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
619
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
641
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,426
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $427k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$844 received from industry
40 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Paul Wayne Decker's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 3, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (Class of 1995)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Paul Wayne Decker
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Paul Wayne Decker for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Shenandoah required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Paul Wayne Decker
Dr. Decker is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Shenandoah, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (936) 447-9452.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Paul Wayne Decker
Practice Location
134 Vision Park Blvd Ste 310, Shenandoah, TX 77384-3032
Mailing Address
134 Vision Park Blvd Ste 310, Shenandoah, TX 77384-3032
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