Paul Stanley Taraska, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Paul Stanley Taraska is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Bloomington, IN with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across IN can see Paul Stanley Taraska, M.D. in person in Bloomington or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2009 and has 17+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 48% of reporting doctors in Indiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1020dNPPES updated 2023-08-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Indiana Medical Licensing Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.3%
Indiana avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in IndianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
33
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
162
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,864
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $579k
Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$21 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 Paul Stanley Taraska's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
Indiana University School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 6, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Indiana University School of Medicine (Class of 2009)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Paul Stanley Taraska
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Paul Stanley Taraska for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Bloomington 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 Paul Stanley Taraska
NPI records show Dr. Taraska as active with telehealth listed in Bloomington, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (812) 269-5092.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Paul Stanley Taraska
Practice Location
645 S Rogers St Ste a, Bloomington, IN 47403-2353
Mailing Address
645 S Rogers St Ste a, Bloomington, IN 47403-2353
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