Rebecca Newlin Hutchinson, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Internal Medicine

Rebecca Newlin Hutchinson is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Portland, ME with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(617) 780-2964Portland, ME
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across ME can see Rebecca Newlin Hutchinson, MD in person in Portland or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 20+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims 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 Portland20+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 1333dNPPES updated 2022-09-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME 04102-3134

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.

Medicare Patients

76

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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 Chronic Kidney Disease.

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
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+21%)51%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+15%)49%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+24%)46%

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

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+24%)46%

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

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-8%)41%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$800 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2018, attributed to Rebecca Newlin Hutchinson's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Sep 15, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 20 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

Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Rebecca Newlin Hutchinson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Rebecca Newlin Hutchinson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care 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 Rebecca Newlin Hutchinson

NPI records show Dr. Hutchinson as active with telehealth listed in Portland, ME. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 780-2964.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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