2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1386603215 MD
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PAUL MINOT, MD

Psychiatry Physician in WATERVILLE, Maine. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 227 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.2722/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

PAUL MINOT, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.2722/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,793 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

79.2722/100
MIPS score · -4 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
96%
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 MINOT, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

79 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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 MINOT, MD 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 MINOT, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/20/2006

NPI 1386603215

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,793 169% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

MIPS final score

79.2722/100 3.8277999999999963% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maine

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Maine providers

Maine providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Maine

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PAUL MINOT, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatry Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.2722/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 79.2722/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.3%
MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 79.2722/100 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 MINOT, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in WATERVILLE, Maine, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1386603215. 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 MINOT, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 30 CHASE AVE, WATERVILLE, ME, 04901, with a listed phone of (207) 861-5232. NPI 1386603215 was issued on 03/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MINOT 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 2,793 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 227 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $281K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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 79.2722/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.7265, Cost 60.5143), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

30 CHASE AVE
WATERVILLE, ME 04901

Provider Details

NPI 1386603215
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/20/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.2722
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.7265
Quality
60.5143
Cost
76
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL MINOT, MD 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.

MAINEGENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
WATERVILLE, 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 MINOT, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 2,793 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.

2,793
Total Claims
$281K
Total Drug Cost
227
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,096
Total Day Supply
150,192
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$94K
Generic Drug Cost
$187K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
58.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 142, 65-74: 61, 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.

Drug Claims
Clonazepam
331
Lorazepam
147
Methylphenidate Hcl
146
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
122
Quetiapine Fumarate
122
Trazodone Hcl
108
Olanzapine
102
Lamotrigine
100
Fluoxetine Hcl
94
Prazosin Hcl
92

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How PAUL MINOT, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL MINOT, MD's 2,793 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Maine

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL MINOT, MD's specialty?
PAUL MINOT, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in WATERVILLE, Maine. Credentials: MD.
How much does PAUL MINOT, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL MINOT, MD wrote 2,793 Medicare Part D claims totaling $281K in drug costs for 227 beneficiaries.
What is PAUL MINOT, MD's Medicare quality score?
PAUL MINOT, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.2722/100 (Quality: 73.7265, Cost: 60.5143). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PAUL MINOT, MD located?
PAUL MINOT, MD is located at 30 CHASE AVE, WATERVILLE, ME, 04901. Phone: (207) 861-5232.
What is PAUL MINOT, MD's NPI number?
PAUL MINOT, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386603215, issued on 03/20/2006.
Does PAUL MINOT, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL MINOT, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $94K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL MINOT, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL MINOT, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Lorazepam, Methylphenidate Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL MINOT, MD accept Medicare?
PAUL MINOT, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,793 Part D claims and 227 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL MINOT, MD's credentials?
PAUL MINOT, MD's NPI is 1386603215 with credentials MD. 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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