2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1518928647 MD
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WILLIAM TALPEY, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in PORTLAND, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 206 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
98.0699/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

WILLIAM TALPEY, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.0699/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,613 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

98.0699/100
MIPS score · +15 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
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.

WILLIAM TALPEY, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

98 Top 11% higher than 89% 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)

WILLIAM TALPEY, 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 WILLIAM TALPEY, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/29/2006

NPI 1518928647

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,613 33% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

98.0699/100 14.96990000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maine

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Maine providers

Maine providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Maine

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

WILLIAM TALPEY, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.0699/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 98.0699/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.1%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 98.0699/100 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).

WILLIAM TALPEY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 66 BRAMHALL ST STE G1, PORTLAND, ME, 04102, with a listed phone of (207) 662-3157. NPI 1518928647 was issued on 03/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TALPEY 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 3,613 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 206 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $261K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%. 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 98.0699/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.1398), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

66 BRAMHALL ST STE G1
PORTLAND, ME 04102

Provider Details

NPI 1518928647
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/29/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.0699
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.1398
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WILLIAM TALPEY, 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.

MAINEHEALTH
PORTLAND, ME

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

3,613
Total Claims
$261K
Total Drug Cost
206
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,624
Total Day Supply
73,048
Generic Drug Cost
$81K
Opioid Claims
11 (0.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
97

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.82
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 57, 75-84: 71, 85+: 50

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What WILLIAM TALPEY, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
286
Levothyroxine Sodium
198
Eliquis
Apixaban
149
Sertraline Hcl
134
Metoprolol Succinate
130
Furosemide
100
Gabapentin
100
Trazodone Hcl
88
Mirtazapine
83
Warfarin Sodium
81

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How WILLIAM TALPEY, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM TALPEY, MD's 3,613 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Maine

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM TALPEY, MD's specialty?
WILLIAM TALPEY, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in PORTLAND, Maine. Credentials: MD.
How much does WILLIAM TALPEY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM TALPEY, MD wrote 3,613 Medicare Part D claims totaling $261K in drug costs for 206 beneficiaries.
What is WILLIAM TALPEY, MD's Medicare quality score?
WILLIAM TALPEY, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.0699/100 (Quality: 86.1398). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is WILLIAM TALPEY, MD located?
WILLIAM TALPEY, MD is located at 66 BRAMHALL ST STE G1, PORTLAND, ME, 04102. Phone: (207) 662-3157.
What is WILLIAM TALPEY, MD's NPI number?
WILLIAM TALPEY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518928647, issued on 03/29/2006.
Does WILLIAM TALPEY, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, WILLIAM TALPEY, MD had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WILLIAM TALPEY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM TALPEY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM TALPEY, MD accept Medicare?
WILLIAM TALPEY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,613 Part D claims and 206 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM TALPEY, MD's credentials?
WILLIAM TALPEY, MD's NPI is 1518928647 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.

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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