2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1275618217 D.O., M.S.S.A
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PAUL SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A

Psychiatry Physician in SAINT PETERS, Missouri. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 163 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

PAUL SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A filed 2,457 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in SAINT PETERS, Missouri, prescribing 92% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
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 SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,457 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A 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).

What does the federal data show about PAUL SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/26/2006

NPI 1275618217

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,457 137% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Missouri

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry 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 SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding D.O., M.S.S.A credentials at 255 SPENCER RD, SAINT PETERS, MO, 63376, with a listed phone of (636) 939-2550. NPI 1275618217 was issued on 10/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SIMON 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 2,457 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 163 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $324K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

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

255 SPENCER RD
SAINT PETERS, MO 63376

Provider Details

NPI 1275618217
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials D.O., M.S.S.A
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/26/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A 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.

ST. LOUIS BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE INC
SAINT LOUIS, MO

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 SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 2,457 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.

2,457
Total Claims
$324K
Total Drug Cost
163
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,987
Total Day Supply
114,809
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$186K
Generic Drug Cost
$138K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 72, 65-74: 62, 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.

What PAUL SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er
Desvenlafaxine Succinate
221
Olanzapine
159
Buspirone Hcl
120
Clonazepam
107
Lamotrigine
104
Fluoxetine Hcl
92
Sertraline Hcl
87
Fluvoxamine Maleate
75
Trazodone Hcl
74
Mirtazapine
69

* 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 SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A 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 SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A's 2,457 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A's specialty?
PAUL SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in SAINT PETERS, Missouri. Credentials: D.O., M.S.S.A.
How much does PAUL SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A wrote 2,457 Medicare Part D claims totaling $324K in drug costs for 163 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A located?
PAUL SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A is located at 255 SPENCER RD, SAINT PETERS, MO, 63376. Phone: (636) 939-2550.
What is PAUL SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A's NPI number?
PAUL SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275618217, issued on 10/26/2006.
Does PAUL SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $186K 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 SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A's most frequently prescribed drugs include Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, Olanzapine, Buspirone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A accept Medicare?
PAUL SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,457 Part D claims and 163 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A's credentials?
PAUL SIMON, D.O., M.S.S.A's NPI is 1275618217 with credentials D.O., M.S.S.A. 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.

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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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