Michelle Marie Paulsen, D.O.
With over 21 years in family medicine, Michelle Marie Paulsen, D.O. is a long-established family medicine physician in Chesapeake. A Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate since 2005, she brings 21+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 95.33/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 95% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5795dNPPES updated 2010-06-24 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
516 Innovation Dr Suite 103, Chesapeake, VA 23320-3847
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 95% of doctors in Virginia on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202395.33/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.7 pts)
Top 5% of MIPS-scored doctors in VirginiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.2 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
269
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
179
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,888
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $132k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
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.
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 Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$168 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Michelle Marie Paulsen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
21 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2005)
Mailing address
609 Centerville Tpke S, Chesapeake, VA 23322-3913
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Michelle Marie Paulsen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michelle Marie Paulsen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chesapeake 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 Michelle Marie Paulsen
Dr. Paulsen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chesapeake, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (757) 495-0606.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michelle Marie Paulsen
Practice Location
516 Innovation Dr Suite 103, Chesapeake, VA 23320-3847
Mailing Address
609 Centerville Tpke S, Chesapeake, VA 23322-3913
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