Dr. Paul B. Gravel

Name: Dr. Paul B. Gravel
Specialty: Internal Medicine 
Qualification/Board Certification: MD; Board certification not specified
Affiliation: Peterson Regional Medical Center
Locations: Kerrville, Texas
Languages Spoken: English
Accepting New Patients: Contact office to confirm
NPI Number: 1689834319

About the Doctor

Dr. Paul B. Gravel is an internist and hospitalist practicing in Kerrville, Texas, affiliated with Peterson Regional Medical Center. He received his medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and completed his internal medicine residency at the same institution. He has been in practice for 11–20 years and has expertise in eight conditions, including stroke, chronic hypertension, sepsis, pneumonia, cardiomyopathy, and congestive heart failure. Dr. Gravel accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, and Blue Cross plans. As a hospitalist, he focuses on the care of hospitalized adults, managing acute medical conditions, coordinating inpatient treatment, and ensuring safe transitions to discharge or rehabilitation.

• Graduate of UT Health San Antonio School of Medicine

• Internal medicine residency at UT Health San Antonio 

• 11–20 years of clinical experience

• Expert in stroke, hypertension, sepsis, pneumonia, cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, and related conditions

• Affiliated with Peterson Regional Medical Center

Education & Training

Medical School – The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Residency – University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, Internal Medicine
Fellowship/Additional Training – Not specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Stroke

• Chronic hypertension

• Sepsis

• Pneumonia and respiratory infections

• Congestive heart failure

• Cardiomyopathy

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

• Acute kidney injury

• Diabetes mellitus

• Gastrointestinal bleeding

Medical Procedures Performed

• Comprehensive inpatient admission and discharge evaluations

• Management of acute medical emergencies (stroke, sepsis, heart failure exacerbation)

• Central line placement (inferred)

• Paracentesis and thoracentesis (inferred)

• Lumbar puncture (inferred)

• Interpretation of diagnostic labs, imaging, and electrocardiograms

• Coordination of specialist consultations

• Medication reconciliation and optimization

• Discharge planning and follow-up coordination

Services Offered

Dr. Paul B. Gravel provides inpatient medical care exclusively within Peterson Regional Medical Center. As a hospitalist, he manages adult patients admitted with acute illnesses, chronic disease exacerbations, or complex medical conditions such as stroke, sepsis, pneumonia, heart failure, and hypertension. His services include daily rounding, diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, and coordination with surgeons, nurses, case managers, and other specialists. He ensures seamless transitions from the emergency department to the hospital ward and then to discharge or rehabilitation facilities. Dr. Gravel also provides patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and post-hospital care. Patients cannot schedule outpatient appointments with him; they encounter him only during hospital stays.

• Inpatient admission, workup, and management for acutely ill adults

• Daily hospital rounds and multidisciplinary care coordination

• Acute stroke management and secondary prevention planning

• Sepsis resuscitation and ongoing critical care

• Management of congestive heart failure exacerbations

• Treatment of severe pneumonia and respiratory infections

• Hypertension control and cardiovascular risk reduction in hospitalized patients

• Discharge planning, medication reconciliation, and follow-up appointment scheduling

• Collaboration with primary care physicians and specialists for continuity of care

Accepted Insurances

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Medicare, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

• CO State Medicaid (Medicaid)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• HCSC (HMO)

• Molina (HMO, Medicare)

• Accepts Medicare and Medicaid

Practice Locations

Address: 551 Hill Country Dr, Kerrville, TX 
Phone: (830) 896-4200

Hospital Affiliations

• Peterson Regional Medical Center – Kerrville, Texas