David Taplinger, M.D.
NPI 1427347012 · Neurology Physician · Scarborough, ME
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Taplinger, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Scarborough, ME (NPI 1427347012).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427347012
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
223 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 74 | $64 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 48 | $94 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 30 | $16 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity With Video (veeg), 12-26 Hours With Review and Report By Health Care Professional95720 | 21 | $197 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 | 19 | $54 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 210 | 52 |
| Lamotrigine | 204 | 49 |
| Brivaracetambrand: Briviact | 125 | 33 |
| Lacosamide | 122 | 32 |
| Lamotriginebrand: Lamotrigine Er | 90 | 19 |
| Zonisamide | 78 | 13 |
| Cenobamatebrand: Xcopri | 77 | 17 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 67 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-04-04
- Last updated
- 2017-08-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Taplinger's NPI number?
- David Taplinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427347012, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Taplinger's specialty?
- David Taplinger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Taplinger located?
- David Taplinger's practice location on file with NPPES is 49 Spring St, Scarborough, ME 04074-8926.
- What is David Taplinger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Taplinger is (207) 883-1414.
- Does David Taplinger accept Medicare?
- David Taplinger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Taplinger's NPI active?
- Yes — David Taplinger's NPI (1427347012) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-08-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.