Charity Maniates, PH, MPH, PAC

Physician Assistant

Charity Maniates is a Physician Assistant based in Portland, ME with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(207) 662-3157Portland, ME
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Charity Maniates, PH, MPH, PAC specializes in medical, serving patients in Portland, ME in group practice. She has been practicing since 2012 — over 14 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders. CMS MIPS quality score: 98.07/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 47% of reporting doctors in Maine
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 24% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maine
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 67 Physician Assistant providers in MESee all Physician Assistant in Portland14+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 4254dNPPES updated 2014-09-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

66 Bramhall St, Portland, ME 04102-3344

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

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

7.26%

Maine avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.2 pts)

7.26% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.7%

Maine avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Maine

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

216

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

202

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,364

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $72k

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, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
59%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+6%)55%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+22%)54%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+16%)50%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Alzheimer's / Dementia
50%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+25%)47%

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

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — 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. 14 years in practice

    Established

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

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Virtual Medical Care With Charity Maniates

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Charity Maniates for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Portland 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 Charity Maniates

NPI records show Dr. Maniates as active with telehealth listed in Portland, ME. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (207) 662-3157.

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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