DR. CAROLYN CRISS MD
NPI 1578548871
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Augusta, ME

Active since December 08, 2005PECOS Enrolled

NPPES record last updated: November 19, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Carolyn Criss Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CAROLYN CRISS MD (NPI 1578548871) is an individual psychiatry provider in Augusta, Maine, licensed in Maine (TD05052) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578548871
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. CAROLYN CRISSCredential: MD
Location Address8 PAGE STAugusta, ME 04330-6805
Mailing AddressPo Box 158Augusta, ME 04332-0158 · (207) 623-7543
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 8, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 19, 2013
✔ NPI 1578548871 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in ME · TD05052
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
8 PAGE ST, Augusta, ME 04330

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINH39028ME

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Carolyn Criss Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Carolyn Criss reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Psychiatric Hospital
250 ARSENAL ST
Augusta, ME 04333
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maine enrollment
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatric Hospital
268 STILLWATER AVENUE
Bangor, ME 04401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maine enrollment
  • 348 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 04330 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$162.77 typical visit price
range $53.26 – $162.77
Typical copayment $40.69 (range $13.31 – $40.69)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.74 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $132.79
Typical copayment $16.68 (range $4.22 – $33.19)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Carolyn Criss's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carolyn Criss is 1578548871. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 8, 2005.

Where is Carolyn Criss located?

Carolyn Criss practices at 8 Page St, Augusta, ME 04330. The listed phone number is (207) 623-7543.

What is Carolyn Criss's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Carolyn Criss enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carolyn Criss is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Carolyn Criss's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Carolyn Criss reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: State Of Maine (Augusta, ME) and Acadia Hospital Corp (Bangor, ME). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Carolyn Criss's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carolyn Criss was last updated on November 19, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.