Robert Paul Dohner, DO
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Robert Paul Dohner is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Augusta, ME with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: FAMILY PRACTICE
Patients across ME can see Robert Paul Dohner, DO in person in Augusta or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine in 1998 and has 28+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.27/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 38% of reporting doctors in Maine
- Federal MIPS score higher than 5% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maine
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
6 E Chestnut St, Augusta, ME 04330-5717
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202379.27/100
Maine avg: 93.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better47.77%
Maine avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+42.7 pts)
47.77% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.3%
Maine avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
143
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
144
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,392
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $97k
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.
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.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here
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 (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$64 received from industry
4 transactions 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 Robert Paul Dohner's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine
28 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
University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine (Class of 1998)
Mailing address
35 Medical Center Pkwy, Augusta, ME 04330-8160
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Robert Paul Dohner
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Paul Dohner for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Augusta 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 Robert Paul Dohner
NPI records show Dr. Dohner as active with telehealth listed in Augusta, ME. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (207) 626-1157.
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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Practice Location
6 E Chestnut St, Augusta, ME 04330-5717
Mailing Address
35 Medical Center Pkwy, Augusta, ME 04330-8160
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