2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1699022160 MD
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Amin Paulino, MD

Nephrology Physician in Goldsboro, North Carolina. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,534 in Nephrology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
553
Medicare Part D claims · 165 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
59.7/100
▼ 23 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Amin Paulino, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 59.7/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 553 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

59.7/100
MIPS score · -23 vs avg
553
Part D claims, 2023
67%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Amin Paulino, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

60 5th percentile higher than 5% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Amin Paulino, MD sits

This provider among nephrology physician peers

Across the 2,476 nephrology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Amin Paulino, MD writes more Part D claims than 27% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 16% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.148.372.496.6Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 2Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Amin Paulino, MD-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 16
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one nephrology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Amin Paulino, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Amin Paulino, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Amin Paulino, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/14/2012

NPI 1699022160

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

553 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

59.7/100 23.4 pts vs avg

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Clinical Social Worker - 7.1%Clinical Social Worker7.1%Behavior Technician - 6.4%Behavior Technician6.4%Pharmacist - 5%Pharmacist5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Physical Therapist - 4.3%Physical Therapist4.3%Physician Assistant - 4.2%Physician Assistant4.2%Nephrology Physician - 0.2%Nephrology Physician0.2%
Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Amin Paulino, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
59.7/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) - 59.7/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%59.7%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) - 59.7/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

Amin Paulino, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2809 MCLAMB PL, Goldsboro, NC, 27534, with a listed phone of (919) 580-9840. NPI 1699022160 was issued on 08/14/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Paulino 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 records for calendar year 2023 show 553 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 165 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $233K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D, commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 59.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 46.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

2809 MCLAMB PL
Goldsboro, NC 27534

Provider Details

NPI 1699022160
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/14/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

59.6905
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
46.6947
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Amin Paulino, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

Essex Inpatient Physicians PC
Concord, NH
Incare LLC
Nashua, NH

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

Amin Paulino, MD - brand share 33.0%
Nephrology Physician average

33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 553 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

553
Total Claims
$233K
Total Drug Cost
165
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,214
Total Day Supply
35,676
Brand vs Generic
33% brand / 67% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$225K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.62
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 59, 75-84: 65, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Amin Paulino, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
129
Calcitriol
54
Lisinopril
50
Torsemide
48
Amlodipine Besylate
29
Carvedilol
22
Clonidine Hcl
18
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
17
Potassium Chloride
17
Hydralazine Hcl
16

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nephrology Physician Overview

How Amin Paulino, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

Amin Paulino, MD's 553 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Paulino.

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Nephrology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amin Paulino, MD's specialty?
Amin Paulino, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Amin Paulino, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Amin Paulino, MD wrote 553 Medicare Part D claims totaling $233K in drug costs for 165 beneficiaries.
What is Amin Paulino, MD's Medicare quality score?
Amin Paulino, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 59.7/100 (Quality: 46.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Amin Paulino, MD located?
Amin Paulino, MD is located at 2809 MCLAMB PL, Goldsboro, NC, 27534. Phone: (919) 580-9840.
What is Amin Paulino, MD's NPI number?
Amin Paulino, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699022160, issued on 08/14/2012.
Does Amin Paulino, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Amin Paulino, MD's prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $225K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Amin Paulino, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Amin Paulino, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Farxiga, Calcitriol, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Amin Paulino, MD accept Medicare?
Amin Paulino, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 553 Part D claims and 165 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Amin Paulino, MD's credentials?
Amin Paulino, MD's NPI is 1699022160 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.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

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