2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1912137290 M.D.
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PAUL TARASKA, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician in BLOOMINGTON, Indiana. 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 · 162 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$20.79
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

PAUL TARASKA, M.D. filed 2,864 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, prescribing 87% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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 TARASKA, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,864 Top 12% higher than 88% 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 TARASKA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations — 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 TARASKA, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/21/2009

NPI 1912137290

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,864 176% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Indiana

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

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 TARASKA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 645 S ROGERS ST STE A, BLOOMINGTON, IN, 47403, with a listed phone of (812) 269-5092. NPI 1912137290 was issued on 07/21/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TARASKA 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 2,864 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 162 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $579K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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

645 S ROGERS ST STE A
BLOOMINGTON, IN 47403

Provider Details

NPI 1912137290
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/21/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL TARASKA, 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.

CENTERSTONE HEALTH SERVICES INC
CONNERSVILLE, IN
CENTERSTONE OF INDIANA INC
COLUMBUS, IN
VALLEY PROFESSIONALS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC
CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN

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

Total received

$21

Largest payer

Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., 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 · Typical

PAUL TARASKA, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 2,864 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.

2,864
Total Claims
$579K
Total Drug Cost
162
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,736
Total Day Supply
108,784
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$477K
Generic Drug Cost
$102K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
52.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 129, 65-74: 29, 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 TARASKA, M.D. 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
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
160
Trazodone Hcl
146
Clonazepam
140
Alprazolam
116
Buspirone Hcl
103
Lamotrigine
102
Escitalopram Oxalate
95
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
91
Prazosin Hcl
91
Lorazepam
90

* 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 TARASKA, M.D. 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 TARASKA, M.D.'s 2,864 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL TARASKA, M.D.'s specialty?
PAUL TARASKA, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in BLOOMINGTON, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PAUL TARASKA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL TARASKA, M.D. wrote 2,864 Medicare Part D claims totaling $579K in drug costs for 162 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL TARASKA, M.D. located?
PAUL TARASKA, M.D. is located at 645 S ROGERS ST STE A, BLOOMINGTON, IN, 47403. Phone: (812) 269-5092.
What is PAUL TARASKA, M.D.'s NPI number?
PAUL TARASKA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912137290, issued on 07/21/2009.
Does PAUL TARASKA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL TARASKA, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $477K 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 TARASKA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL TARASKA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Bupropion Xl, Trazodone Hcl, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL TARASKA, M.D. accept Medicare?
PAUL TARASKA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,864 Part D claims and 162 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL TARASKA, M.D.'s credentials?
PAUL TARASKA, M.D.'s NPI is 1912137290 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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