2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1679810188 M.D.
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PAUL TAN, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in BANGOR, 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
61
Medicare Part D claims · 28 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
96.0864/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$14.35
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PAUL TAN, M.D. is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BANGOR, Maine with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 61 claims across 28 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.0864/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $14.35 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PAUL TAN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.0864 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 61 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL TAN, 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 TAN, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/04/2013

NPI 1679810188

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,524 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

61 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,275

MIPS final score

96.0864/100 12.986400000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maine

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Maine providers

Maine providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Maine

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Maine

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PAUL TAN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.0864/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 96.0864/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.1%
MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 96.0864/100 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 TAN, M.D. is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in BANGOR, Maine, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1679810188. 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 TAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 489 STATE ST, BANGOR, ME, 04401, with a listed phone of (207) 973-7000. NPI 1679810188 was issued on 01/04/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TAN 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 61 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 28 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 57.4%. 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 96.0864/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 92.1728), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 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

489 STATE ST
BANGOR, ME 04401

Provider Details

NPI 1679810188
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/04/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.0864
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
92.1728
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL TAN, 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.

SPARTANBURG MEDICAL CENTER
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
SPARTANBURG, SC
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 420007

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

Total received

$14

Largest payer

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

61
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
28
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
61
Total Day Supply
1,148
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
35 (57.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.96
Gender Split
39% female / 61% 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
Oxycodone Hcl
11

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

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How PAUL TAN, M.D. fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL TAN, M.D.'s 61 claims are below the specialty average of 1,275.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Maine

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

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL TAN, M.D.'s specialty?
PAUL TAN, M.D. specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in BANGOR, Maine. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PAUL TAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL TAN, M.D. wrote 61 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 28 beneficiaries.
What is PAUL TAN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
PAUL TAN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.0864/100 (Quality: 92.1728). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PAUL TAN, M.D. located?
PAUL TAN, M.D. is located at 489 STATE ST, BANGOR, ME, 04401. Phone: (207) 973-7000.
What is PAUL TAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
PAUL TAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679810188, issued on 01/04/2013.
Does PAUL TAN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, PAUL TAN, M.D. had 35 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 57.4%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL TAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL TAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL TAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
PAUL TAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 61 Part D claims and 28 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL TAN, M.D.'s credentials?
PAUL TAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1679810188 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.
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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