Individual provider

Paul Cooney, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician Surgery Physician Medicare enrolled

Paul Cooney, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician in Las Cruces, NM, registered under NPI 1568656189. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 925 S WALNUT STREET, Las Cruces, NM 88001. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

925 S WALNUT STREET, Las Cruces, NM 88001 Open in Google Maps →

Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
M9223 TX Gastroenterology Physician primary
MD2007-0561 NM Surgery Physician
M9223 TX Surgery Physician

Licences are recorded in 2 states: TX, NM. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - General Surgery
PAC ID
0547341562

Enrolled in Medicare 2 times, across 2 states:

StateEnrollment IDProvider type
New Mexico I20080116000344 Practitioner - General Surgery
Texas I20090226000288 Practitioner - Gastroenterology

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - General Surgery. There are 2 separate enrolment records across 2 states (NM, TX). Multiple enrolments usually mean the provider bills Medicare from more than one practice location, or has kept an earlier enrolment after moving. Each record carries its own enrolment ID, listed above. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

Licensed in 2 states

This provider holds licences in 2 states: New Mexico and Texas. The practice address on file is in Las Cruces, NM, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

NM New Mexico practice address
Licence
MD2007-0561
Specialty
Surgery Physician
Verify with the NM board →
TX Texas
Licence
M9223
Specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Verify with the TX board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Gastroenterology covers

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207RG0100X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 3 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207RG0100X Gastroenterology Physician Gastroenterology M9223 TX primary
208600000X Surgery Physician MD2007-0561 NM
208600000X Surgery Physician M9223 TX

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1568656189 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateAug 28, 2007
Last updatedAug 21, 2025
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 925 S WALNUT STREET
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 523-6330
Fax (575) 523-6331
Mailing address 925 S WALNUT ST
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Other identifiers 3089476-01 · Medicaid (TX)
63827786 · Medicaid (NM)
This record was updated on Aug 21, 2025, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1568656189 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 9 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 5 6 8 6 5 6 1 8
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 5 3 8 3 5 3 1 7

Sum = 61 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 9 · actual last digit = 9

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1568656189?
NPI 1568656189 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Paul Cooney, M.D. in Las Cruces, NM. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Gastroenterology cover?
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes…
How do I contact Paul Cooney, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (575) 523-6330, last updated Aug 21, 2025. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Paul Cooney, M.D. accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1568656189 a valid number?
Yes. 1568656189 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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