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2026 NPPES data Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician NPI 1487638177 M.D.
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Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician in Bangor, Maine.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 608 in Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) 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
533
Medicare Part D claims · 162 beneficiaries · Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician avg: 379
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.1/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Paul Kluger, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.1/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 533 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 98.1/100
- MIPS score · +15 vs avg
- 533
- Part D claims, 2023
- 97%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Paul Kluger, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
98 ≥ 89th percentile 89% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Paul Kluger, M.D. sits
This provider among plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physician peers
Across the 144 plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Paul Kluger, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 68% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 91% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Paul Kluger, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Paul Kluger, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Paul Kluger, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
533 41% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
98.1/100 14.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Maine
How Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician compares to other specialties among Maine providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Paul Kluger, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 98.1/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Paul Kluger, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 885 UNION ST, Bangor, ME, 04401, with a listed phone of (207) 973-9595. NPI 1487638177 was issued on 12/06/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 533 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 162 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.2%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.1), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 608 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 379 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 | 1487638177 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/06/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
98.0699
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
86.1398
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Paul Kluger, M.D. 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.
Mainehealth
Rockport, ME
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 · Generic-heavy
Paul Kluger, M.D. - brand share 3.0%
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 533 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.
533
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
162
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 708
- Total Day Supply
- 17,958
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $15K
- Opioid Claims
- 33 (6.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 40
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.21
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 26, 65-74: 84, 75-84: 41, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Paul Kluger, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ipratropium Bromide
Ipratropium Bromide
94 claims
- Famotidine
Famotidine
59 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
47 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
43 claims
- Azelastine Hcl 26
Azelastine Hcl
26 claims
- Gabapentin 23
Gabapentin
23 claims
- Mometasone Furoate 23
Mometasone Furoate
23 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 22
Tramadol Hcl
22 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ipratropium Bromide | 94 |
| Famotidine | 59 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 47 |
| Omeprazole | 43 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 26 |
| Gabapentin | 23 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 23 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 22 |
| Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid | 17 |
| Methylprednisolone | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Overview
How Paul Kluger, M.D. fits within the Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician landscape nationally.
608
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician
379
Avg Claims per Provider
Paul Kluger, M.D.'s 533 claims are above the specialty average of 379.
Nearby Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Providers in Maine
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maine, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kluger.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Kluger, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Paul Kluger, M.D. specializes in Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician and practices in Bangor, Maine. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Paul Kluger, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paul Kluger, M.D. wrote 533 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 162 beneficiaries.
What is Paul Kluger, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Paul Kluger, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.1/100 (Quality: 86.1). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Paul Kluger, M.D. located? ▼
Paul Kluger, M.D. is located at 885 UNION ST, Bangor, ME, 04401. Phone: (207) 973-9595.
What is Paul Kluger, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Paul Kluger, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487638177, issued on 12/06/2005.
Does Paul Kluger, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Paul Kluger, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does Paul Kluger, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Paul Kluger, M.D. had 33 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.2%.
How many Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 608 Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician provider writes 379 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Paul Kluger, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paul Kluger, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ipratropium Bromide, Famotidine, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paul Kluger, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Paul Kluger, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 533 Part D claims and 162 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Kluger, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Paul Kluger, M.D.'s NPI is 1487638177 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.
- 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).
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