2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1588044630 DO
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PAUL MEINERS, DO

Pediatrics Physician in GREAT FALLS, Montana. 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
19
Medicare Part D claims · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
32%
generic claims · 68% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.2607/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$565.17
27 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

PAUL MEINERS, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.2607/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 19 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

87.2607/100
MIPS score · +4 vs avg
19
Part D claims, 2023
32%
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.

PAUL MEINERS, DO's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

87 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL MEINERS, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 MEINERS, DO?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/04/2015

NPI 1588044630

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

19 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

MIPS final score

87.2607/100 4.160700000000006% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Pediatrics Physician share within Montana

1. Pediatrics Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatrics Physician share within Montana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PAUL MEINERS, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatrics Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.2607/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pediatrics Physician) — 87.2607/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87.3%
MIPS final score (Pediatrics Physician) — 87.2607/100 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).

PAUL MEINERS, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding DO credentials at 1600 DIVISION RD, GREAT FALLS, MT, 59404, with a listed phone of (406) 454-2171. NPI 1588044630 was issued on 06/04/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MEINERS 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 19 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 68% brand-name and 32% 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 87.2607/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.973), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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

1600 DIVISION RD
GREAT FALLS, MT 59404

Provider Details

NPI 1588044630
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/04/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.2607
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.973
Quality
85.9138
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for PAUL MEINERS, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$565

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk Inc

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

PAUL MEINERS, DO — brand share 68.0%
Specialty average (est.)

68% brand-name claims vs 32% generic, on 19 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.

19
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
20
Total Day Supply
547
Brand vs Generic
68% brand / 32% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
39.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.30

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How PAUL MEINERS, DO fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL MEINERS, DO's 19 claims are below the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Montana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL MEINERS, DO's specialty?
PAUL MEINERS, DO specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in GREAT FALLS, Montana. Credentials: DO.
How much does PAUL MEINERS, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL MEINERS, DO wrote 19 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is PAUL MEINERS, DO's Medicare quality score?
PAUL MEINERS, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.2607/100 (Quality: 82.973). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PAUL MEINERS, DO located?
PAUL MEINERS, DO is located at 1600 DIVISION RD, GREAT FALLS, MT, 59404. Phone: (406) 454-2171.
What is PAUL MEINERS, DO's NPI number?
PAUL MEINERS, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588044630, issued on 06/04/2015.
Does PAUL MEINERS, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL MEINERS, DO's prescribing is 68% brand-name and 32% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does PAUL MEINERS, DO accept Medicare?
PAUL MEINERS, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 19 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL MEINERS, DO's credentials?
PAUL MEINERS, DO's NPI is 1588044630 with credentials DO. 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).

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