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2026 NPPES data Forensic Psychiatry Physician NPI 1710022611 M.D.
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Forensic Psychiatry Physician in Beverly Hills, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 832 in Forensic Psychiatry 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
337
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Forensic Psychiatry Physician avg: 869
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Donald Meland, M.D. filed 337 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Forensic Psychiatry Physician in Beverly Hills, California, prescribing 97% generic.
- 337
- Part D claims, 2023
- 97%
- generic prescribing
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.
Donald Meland, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
337 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Donald Meland, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Donald Meland, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Forensic Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
337 61% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Forensic Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Forensic Psychiatry Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Donald Meland, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 153 S LASKY DR, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212, with a listed phone of (888) 692-5053. NPI 1710022611 was issued on 02/20/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 337 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $37K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count.
Forensic Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 832 enrolled providers across 47 states and an average of 869 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1710022611 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Forensic Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/20/2007 |
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Donald Meland, M.D.. To verify Donald Meland, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Donald Meland, M.D. - brand share 3.0%
Forensic Psychiatry Physician average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 337 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.
337
Total Claims
$37K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 453
- Total Day Supply
- 13,121
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $21K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $15K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 61.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.77
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 12, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Donald Meland, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Aripiprazole
Aripiprazole
34 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
31 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
29 claims
- Benztropine Mesylate
Benztropine Mesylate
24 claims
- Olanzapine
Olanzapine
23 claims
- Thiothixene
Thiothixene
23 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
21 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Aripiprazole | 34 |
| Alprazolam | 31 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 29 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 24 |
| Olanzapine | 23 |
| Thiothixene | 23 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 21 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 17 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 16 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Forensic Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Donald Meland, M.D. fits within the Forensic Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
832
Forensic Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
47
States with Forensic Psychiatry Physician
869
Avg Claims per Provider
Donald Meland, M.D.'s 337 claims are below the specialty average of 869.
Nearby Forensic Psychiatry Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Meland.
Dr. Joseph Abrahamson
MD
Atascadero, CA
Dr. Mathis Abrams
M.D., J.D.
Beverly Hills, CA
Dr. Dominick Addario
M.D.
San Diego, CA
Dr. Jerry Ainsworth
M.D.
Monterey, CA
Dr. Michael Arcuri
M.D.
Atascadero, CA
Compare Forensic Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donald Meland, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Donald Meland, M.D. specializes in Forensic Psychiatry Physician and practices in Beverly Hills, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Donald Meland, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Donald Meland, M.D. wrote 337 Medicare Part D claims totaling $37K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is Donald Meland, M.D. located? ▼
Donald Meland, M.D. is located at 153 S LASKY DR, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212. Phone: (888) 692-5053.
What is Donald Meland, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Donald Meland, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710022611, issued on 02/20/2007.
Does Donald Meland, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Donald Meland, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $21K in brand drug costs.
How many Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 832 Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers across 47 states in the US. The average Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider writes 869 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Donald Meland, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Donald Meland, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Aripiprazole, Alprazolam, Escitalopram Oxalate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Donald Meland, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Donald Meland, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 337 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Donald Meland, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Donald Meland, M.D.'s NPI is 1710022611 with credentials M.D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- 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).
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