Paul O. Michels, MD
NPI 1265586440ActiveIndividual· Psychiatry & Neurology, Psychiatry· Crookston, MN
Psychiatry & Neurology, Psychiatry (MD) in Crookston, Minnesota, trained at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (class of 1996). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $1,107,296 for 8,640 claims, against $38,185 paid for services in 2024. E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. reported $45.18 in payments in 2025, mostly education.
Overview
| NPI | 1265586440 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | MD |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| NPI issued | Jan 23, 2007 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Mar 16, 2018 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry & Neurology, Psychiatry Primary | 2084P0800X | 42539 | MN |
| Psychiatry & Neurology, Psychiatry | 2084P0800X | MD00041723 | WA |
| Psychiatry & Neurology, Psychiatry | 2084P0800X | 5063 | AK |
| Psychiatry & Neurology, Psychiatry | 2084P0800X | MD21199 | OR |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
Official OIG search · How matching works ·Bulk check a roster
Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Psychiatry (MN) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 140 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 761 across 9 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $38,185 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 8,640 · 9,683 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 273 |
| Total drug cost | $1,107,296 |
| Generic share | 95% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | University of Wisconsin School of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 |
| Medicare specialty | Psychiatry |
| Secondary specialties | Neurology |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth |
Medical groups
- Lakeland Mental Health Center IncAlexandria, MN · 40 clinicians
- Alluma IncCrookston, MN · 22 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- Alomere HealthAlexandria, MN
- Altru HospitalGrand Forks, ND
- Glacial Ridge HospitalGlenwood, MN
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$45.18 · 2 payments from 1 company
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | $45.18 | 2 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Education$45.18 · 2 payments
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records