2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1689690398 M.D.
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PAUL MOON, M.D.

Surgery Physician in THE DALLES, Oregon. 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
202
Medicare Part D claims · 139 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
65%
generic claims · 35% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$14.86
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PAUL MOON, M.D. is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in THE DALLES, Oregon with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 202 claims across 139 beneficiaries — 35% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $14.86 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PAUL MOON, M.D. filed 202 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across THE DALLES, Oregon. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL MOON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

PAUL MOON, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/14/2006

NPI 1689690398

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

202 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Surgery Physician share within Oregon

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 MOON, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in THE DALLES, Oregon, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1689690398. 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 MOON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1810 E 19TH ST STE 225, THE DALLES, OR, 97058, with a listed phone of (541) 296-6101. NPI 1689690398 was issued on 07/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MOON 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 202 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 139 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 35% brand-name and 65% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.9%. 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.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

1810 E 19TH ST STE 225
THE DALLES, OR 97058

Provider Details

NPI 1689690398
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/14/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL MOON, 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.

MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★☆ 4/5
THE DALLES, OR
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 380001

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

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 MOON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$15

Largest payer

Davol 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 · Above average

PAUL MOON, M.D. — brand share 35.0%
Specialty average (est.)

35% brand-name claims vs 65% generic, on 202 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.

202
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
139
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
314
Total Day Supply
5,915
Brand vs Generic
35% brand / 65% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
26 (12.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.78
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Omeprazole
69
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
21
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf
"Sodium
N/A
Suprep
"Sodium
N/A

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How PAUL MOON, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL MOON, M.D.'s 202 claims are above the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Oregon

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL MOON, M.D.'s specialty?
PAUL MOON, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in THE DALLES, Oregon. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PAUL MOON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL MOON, M.D. wrote 202 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 139 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL MOON, M.D. located?
PAUL MOON, M.D. is located at 1810 E 19TH ST STE 225, THE DALLES, OR, 97058. Phone: (541) 296-6101.
What is PAUL MOON, M.D.'s NPI number?
PAUL MOON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689690398, issued on 07/14/2006.
Does PAUL MOON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL MOON, M.D.'s prescribing is 35% brand-name and 65% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does PAUL MOON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, PAUL MOON, M.D. had 26 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.9%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL MOON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL MOON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL MOON, M.D. accept Medicare?
PAUL MOON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 202 Part D claims and 139 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL MOON, M.D.'s credentials?
PAUL MOON, M.D.'s NPI is 1689690398 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.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
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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