2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1518191089 MD
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SAMUEL MAISER, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 196 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 591
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.4268/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

SAMUEL MAISER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.4268/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,494 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.4268/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
1K
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.

SAMUEL MAISER, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

91 Top 37% higher than 63% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SAMUEL MAISER, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about SAMUEL MAISER, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/12/2009

NPI 1518191089

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician

Rare

39 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,494 153% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 591

MIPS final score

91.4268/100 8.326800000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SAMUEL MAISER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.4268/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — 91.4268/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.4%
MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — 91.4268/100 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).

SAMUEL MAISER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 715 S 8TH ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55404, with a listed phone of (612) 873-6963. NPI 1518191089 was issued on 05/12/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MAISER 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 1,494 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 196 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.3%. 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 91.4268/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.7821, Cost 62.8019), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 39 enrolled providers across 18 states and an average of 591 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

715 S 8TH ST
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404

Provider Details

NPI 1518191089
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/12/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.4268
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.7821
Quality
62.8019
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAMUEL MAISER, MD 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.

HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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 · Typical

SAMUEL MAISER, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 1,494 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.

1,494
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
196
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,916
Total Day Supply
54,512
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.5M
Generic Drug Cost
$116K
Opioid Claims
79 (5.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.75
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 92, 65-74: 67, 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 SAMUEL MAISER, MD 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
Levetiracetam
187
Gabapentin
108
Lamotrigine
55
Radicava Ors
Edaravone
47
Relyvrio
Sod Phenylbutyrat/Taurursodiol
43
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
41
Clonazepam
36
Pregabalin
35
Riluzole
34
Oxcarbazepine
33

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

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview

How SAMUEL MAISER, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.

39
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
18
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
591
Avg Claims per Provider

SAMUEL MAISER, MD's 1,494 claims are above the specialty average of 591.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMUEL MAISER, MD's specialty?
SAMUEL MAISER, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician and practices in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does SAMUEL MAISER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAMUEL MAISER, MD wrote 1,494 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 196 beneficiaries.
What is SAMUEL MAISER, MD's Medicare quality score?
SAMUEL MAISER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.4268/100 (Quality: 78.7821, Cost: 62.8019). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAMUEL MAISER, MD located?
SAMUEL MAISER, MD is located at 715 S 8TH ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55404. Phone: (612) 873-6963.
What is SAMUEL MAISER, MD's NPI number?
SAMUEL MAISER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518191089, issued on 05/12/2009.
Does SAMUEL MAISER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAMUEL MAISER, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.5M in brand drug costs.
Does SAMUEL MAISER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SAMUEL MAISER, MD had 79 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.3%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 39 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 18 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 591 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAMUEL MAISER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAMUEL MAISER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Gabapentin, Lamotrigine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAMUEL MAISER, MD accept Medicare?
SAMUEL MAISER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,494 Part D claims and 196 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAMUEL MAISER, MD's credentials?
SAMUEL MAISER, MD's NPI is 1518191089 with credentials MD. 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.

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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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