2026 NPPES data Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician NPI 1396711495 M.D.
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Alan Schmerler, M.D.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in Manchester, Connecticut. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,160 in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 101 beneficiaries · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician avg: 600
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Alan Schmerler, M.D. filed 1,333 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in Manchester, Connecticut, prescribing 95% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Alan Schmerler, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,333 Top 21% higher than 79% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Alan Schmerler, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Alan Schmerler, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/27/2006

NPI 1396711495

Primary specialty

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician

Mid-sized

6,160 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,333 122% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 600

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers
Clinical Social Worker - 8.4%Clinical Social Worker8.4%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 7.7%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program7.7%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Pharmacist - 3.9%Pharmacist3.9%Internal Medicine Physician - 3.4%Internal Medicine Physician3.4%Mental Health Counselor - 3.2%Mental Health Counselor3.2%Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician - 0.2%Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician0.2%
Largest specialties in Connecticut (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician. Verify directly:

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Alan Schmerler, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 71 HAYNES ST, Manchester, CT, 06040, with a listed phone of (860) 646-1222. NPI 1396711495 was issued on 02/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Schmerler most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,333 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 101 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $190K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D, commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,160 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 600 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

71 HAYNES ST
Manchester, CT 06040

Provider Details

NPI 1396711495
Specialty Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/27/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Alan Schmerler, M.D. - brand share 5.0%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician average

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 1,333 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,333
Total Claims
$190K
Total Drug Cost
101
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,476
Total Day Supply
42,877
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$125K
Generic Drug Cost
$65K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
53.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male
Age Distribution
<65: 73, 65-74: 25, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Alan Schmerler, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Clozapine
137
Benztropine Mesylate
100
Aripiprazole
73
Quetiapine Fumarate
65
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
63
Trazodone Hcl
59
Clonazepam
58
Risperidone
50
Sertraline Hcl
43
Lithium Carbonate
39

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Overview

How Alan Schmerler, M.D. fits within the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

6,160
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
54
States with Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
600
Avg Claims per Provider

Alan Schmerler, M.D.'s 1,333 claims are above the specialty average of 600.

Nearby Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in Connecticut

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Schmerler.

Compare Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Connecticut medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alan Schmerler, M.D.'s specialty?
Alan Schmerler, M.D. specializes in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician and practices in Manchester, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Alan Schmerler, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Alan Schmerler, M.D. wrote 1,333 Medicare Part D claims totaling $190K in drug costs for 101 beneficiaries.
Where is Alan Schmerler, M.D. located?
Alan Schmerler, M.D. is located at 71 HAYNES ST, Manchester, CT, 06040. Phone: (860) 646-1222.
What is Alan Schmerler, M.D.'s NPI number?
Alan Schmerler, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396711495, issued on 02/27/2006.
Does Alan Schmerler, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Alan Schmerler, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $125K in brand drug costs.
How many Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,160 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider writes 600 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alan Schmerler, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Alan Schmerler, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clozapine, Benztropine Mesylate, Aripiprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alan Schmerler, M.D. accept Medicare?
Alan Schmerler, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,333 Part D claims and 101 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alan Schmerler, M.D.'s credentials?
Alan Schmerler, M.D.'s NPI is 1396711495 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.