Carl S Demars, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Internal Medicine

Carl S Demars is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Bath, ME with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across ME can see Carl S Demars, MD in person in Bath or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 98.07/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 24% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maine
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 8 Internal Medicine providers in MESee all Internal Medicine in Bath29+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 297dNPPES updated 2025-07-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

108 Centre St, Bath, ME 04530-2550

Fax: (207) 442-9822
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

98.07/100

Maine avg: 93.9 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.5 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

16.42%

Maine avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+11.3 pts)

16.42% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

51

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

16

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

67

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

Percentile rankings compared against 387 reporting peers in Maine.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Mood Disorders, and Depression.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-9%)61%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
47%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+11%)43%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-37%)33%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-37%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-16%)33%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+9%)31%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+7%)29%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1997

    Wake Forest University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jul 29, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 29 years in practice

    Experienced

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Taxonomy: 207RH0002X

Education & Training

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (Class of 1997)

Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Carl S Demars

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Carl S Demars for blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Bath required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Carl S Demars

Dr. Demars is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bath, ME. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (207) 373-1800.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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