2026 NPPES data Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician NPI 1295808921 M.D., PH.D.
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PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin. 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
776
Medicare Part D claims · 28 beneficiaries · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician avg: 600
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D. is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 776 claims across 28 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D. filed 776 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LA CROSSE, Wisconsin. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.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).

PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/17/2006

NPI 1295808921

Primary specialty

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician

Mid-sized

6,160 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

776 29% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 600

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician share within Wisconsin

1. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician share within Wisconsin

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Child & Adolescent 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).

PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D. is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D., PH.D.. NPI: 1295808921. 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.

PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D., PH.D. credentials at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI, 54601, with a listed phone of (608) 782-7300. NPI 1295808921 was issued on 11/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BANK 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 776 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 28 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,160 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 600 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

1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601

Provider Details

NPI 1295808921
Specialty Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D., PH.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/17/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.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.

GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER INC
LA CROSSE, WI

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

PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 776 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.

776
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
28
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
933
Total Day Supply
26,415
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$27K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
30.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.57
Gender Split
43% female / 57% 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
Aripiprazole
95
Lamotrigine
65
Clonazepam
58
Hydroxyzine Hcl
58
Atomoxetine Hcl
50
Methylphenidate Er
Methylphenidate Hcl
37
Risperidone
37
Benztropine Mesylate
30
Escitalopram Oxalate
30
Trazodone Hcl
28

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

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Overview

How PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D. fits within the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

6,160
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
54
States with Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
600
Avg Claims per Provider

PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D.'s 776 claims are above the specialty average of 600.

Nearby Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in Wisconsin

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

Compare Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D.'s specialty?
PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D. specializes in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician and practices in LA CROSSE, Wisconsin. Credentials: M.D., PH.D..
How much does PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D. wrote 776 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 28 beneficiaries.
Where is PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D. located?
PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D. is located at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI, 54601. Phone: (608) 782-7300.
What is PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D.'s NPI number?
PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295808921, issued on 11/17/2006.
Does PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $27K in brand drug costs.
How many Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,160 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider writes 600 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Aripiprazole, Lamotrigine, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D. accept Medicare?
PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 776 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 PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D.'s credentials?
PAULA BANK, M.D., PH.D.'s NPI is 1295808921 with credentials M.D., PH.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.

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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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