2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1740212141 ME
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EDWARD PARAISO, ME

Specialist in TRUMBULL, Connecticut. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 832 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
MIPS score
93.2757/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

EDWARD PARAISO, ME reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.2757/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,773 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

93.2757/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023

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EDWARD PARAISO, ME's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

93 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about EDWARD PARAISO, ME?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/07/2006

NPI 1740212141

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,773 156% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

93.2757/100 10.175700000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Specialist share within Connecticut

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

EDWARD PARAISO, ME's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.2757/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 93.2757/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Specialist) — 93.2757/100 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.

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EDWARD PARAISO, ME is a Specialist provider practicing in TRUMBULL, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: ME. NPI: 1740212141. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

EDWARD PARAISO, ME appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding ME credentials at 160 HAWLEY LN, TRUMBULL, CT, 06611, with a listed phone of (203) 375-3456. NPI 1740212141 was issued on 07/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PARAISO 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 3,773 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 832 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $926K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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 93.2757/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.7219), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

160 HAWLEY LN
TRUMBULL, CT 06611

Provider Details

NPI 1740212141
Specialty Specialist
Credentials ME
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/07/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.2757
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.7219
Quality
78.0315
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where EDWARD PARAISO, ME 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.

NORTHEAST MEDICAL GROUP INC
BRIDGEPORT, CT

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

3,773
Total Claims
$926K
Total Drug Cost
832
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,588
Total Day Supply
216,906
Generic Drug Cost
$137K
Opioid Claims
64 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
330

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
18% female / 82% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 307, 75-84: 346, 85+: 141

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
827
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
Alfuzosin Hcl
600
Finasteride
425
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
292
Gemtesa
Vibegron
233
Dutasteride
230
Solifenacin Succinate
167
Cephalexin
154
Potassium Citrate Er
Potassium Citrate
95
Fesoterodine Fumarate Er
Fesoterodine Fumarate
91

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

Specialist Overview

How EDWARD PARAISO, ME fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

EDWARD PARAISO, ME's 3,773 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Connecticut

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PARAISO.

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDWARD PARAISO, ME's specialty?
EDWARD PARAISO, ME specializes in Specialist and practices in TRUMBULL, Connecticut. Credentials: ME.
How much does EDWARD PARAISO, ME prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EDWARD PARAISO, ME wrote 3,773 Medicare Part D claims totaling $926K in drug costs for 832 beneficiaries.
What is EDWARD PARAISO, ME's Medicare quality score?
EDWARD PARAISO, ME has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.2757/100 (Quality: 81.7219). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is EDWARD PARAISO, ME located?
EDWARD PARAISO, ME is located at 160 HAWLEY LN, TRUMBULL, CT, 06611. Phone: (203) 375-3456.
What is EDWARD PARAISO, ME's NPI number?
EDWARD PARAISO, ME's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740212141, issued on 07/07/2006.
Does EDWARD PARAISO, ME prescribe opioids?
Yes, EDWARD PARAISO, ME had 64 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does EDWARD PARAISO, ME prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EDWARD PARAISO, ME's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Alfuzosin Hcl Er, Finasteride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EDWARD PARAISO, ME accept Medicare?
EDWARD PARAISO, ME appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,773 Part D claims and 832 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EDWARD PARAISO, ME's credentials?
EDWARD PARAISO, ME's NPI is 1740212141 with credentials ME. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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