2026 NPPES data Forensic Pathology Physician NPI 1538266093 M.D.
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PAUL MELLEN, M.D.

Forensic Pathology Physician in MUNCIE, Indiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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MIPS score
91.2532/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: PAUL MELLEN, M.D. is a Forensic Pathology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MUNCIE, Indiana . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.2532/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: PAUL MELLEN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.2532 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL MELLEN, 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).

PAUL MELLEN, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/19/2006

NPI 1538266093

Primary specialty

Forensic Pathology Physician

Niche

552 US NPIs in this specialty

MIPS final score

91.2532/100 8.153200000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Forensic Pathology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Forensic Pathology Physician share within Indiana

1. Forensic Pathology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Forensic Pathology Physician share within Indiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PAUL MELLEN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Forensic Pathology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.2532/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Forensic Pathology Physician) — 91.2532/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Forensic Pathology Physician) — 91.2532/100 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 MELLEN, M.D. is a Forensic Pathology Physician provider practicing in MUNCIE, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1538266093. 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.

PAUL MELLEN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Forensic Pathology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2401 W. UNIVERSITY AVENUE, MUNCIE, IN, 47303, with a listed phone of (765) 747-3201. NPI 1538266093 was issued on 09/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MELLEN 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Forensic Pathology Physician providers operate outside Part D entirely. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.2532/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.9203), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Forensic Pathology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 552 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 166 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

2401 W. UNIVERSITY AVENUE
MUNCIE, IN 47303

Provider Details

NPI 1538266093
Specialty Forensic Pathology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/19/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.2532
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.9203
Quality
91.6794
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL MELLEN, 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.

NORTH SHORE-LIJ MEDICAL PC
MANHASSET, NY

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

Forensic Pathology Physician Overview

How PAUL MELLEN, M.D. fits within the Forensic Pathology Physician landscape nationally.

552
Forensic Pathology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Forensic Pathology Physician
166
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Forensic Pathology Physician Providers in Indiana

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

Compare Forensic Pathology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL MELLEN, M.D.'s specialty?
PAUL MELLEN, M.D. specializes in Forensic Pathology Physician and practices in MUNCIE, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
What is PAUL MELLEN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
PAUL MELLEN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.2532/100 (Quality: 74.9203). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PAUL MELLEN, M.D. located?
PAUL MELLEN, M.D. is located at 2401 W. UNIVERSITY AVENUE, MUNCIE, IN, 47303. Phone: (765) 747-3201.
What is PAUL MELLEN, M.D.'s NPI number?
PAUL MELLEN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538266093, issued on 09/19/2006.
How many Forensic Pathology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 552 Forensic Pathology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Forensic Pathology Physician provider writes 166 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does PAUL MELLEN, M.D. accept Medicare?
PAUL MELLEN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL MELLEN, M.D.'s credentials?
PAUL MELLEN, M.D.'s NPI is 1538266093 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

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.
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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