NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician NPI 1235121682 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Albert Zachik, M.D.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in Bethesda, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,300 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
150
Medicare Part D claims · 11 beneficiaries · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician avg: 608
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Albert Zachik, M.D. filed 150 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in Bethesda, Maryland, prescribing 91% generic.
- 150
- Part D claims, 2024
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- ≥34th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Albert Zachik, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1235121682), first enumerated 08/20/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 150 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1235121682 · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1235121682
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MID 6K Child &
- RX-LIGHT 150
- BOOK-THIN 207 in Maryland
- PHOTO-ENUM Teresa Lutka, MD · 2005
Albert Zachik, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
150 ≥ 34th percentile 34% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Albert Zachik, 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 Albert Zachik, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
150 75% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1235121682 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/20/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Albert Zachik, M.D. - brand share 9.0%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 150 2024 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 2024.
150
Total Claims
$31K
Total Drug Cost
11
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 221.1
- Total Day Supply
- 6,605
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $27K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 60.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.54
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Albert Zachik, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
24 claims
- Oxcarbazepine
Oxcarbazepine
20 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
18 claims
- Aripiprazole
Aripiprazole
16 claims
- Ativan
Ativan
13 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 24 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 20 |
| Lorazepam | 18 |
| Aripiprazole | 16 |
| Ativan Lorazepam | 13 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Albert Zachik, M.D. fits within the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
6,300
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
54
States with Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
608
Avg Claims per Provider
Albert Zachik, M.D.'s 150 claims are below the specialty average of 608.
Nationwide Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Zachik, both outside Maryland so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Zachik.
One of 207 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers enrolled in Maryland, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Gathi Abraham
M.D., M.P.H.
Bethesda, MD
Dr. Carlin Alleyne
M.D.
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Tahani Alqassem
M.D
Towson, MD
Dr. Loren Amdursky
M.D.
Chevy Chase, MD
Dr. Christopher Andersen
MD
Bethesda, MD
Compare Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Albert Zachik, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Albert Zachik, M.D. specializes in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician and practices in Bethesda, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Albert Zachik, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Albert Zachik, M.D. wrote 150 Medicare Part D claims totaling $31K in drug costs for 11 beneficiaries.
Where is Albert Zachik, M.D. located? ▼
Albert Zachik, M.D. is located at 5614 SHIELDS DR, Bethesda, MD, 20817. Phone: (301) 530-4664.
What is Albert Zachik, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Albert Zachik, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235121682, issued on 08/20/2005.
Does Albert Zachik, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Albert Zachik, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $27K in brand drug costs.
How many Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,300 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider writes 608 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Albert Zachik, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Albert Zachik, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Oxcarbazepine, Lorazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Albert Zachik, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Albert Zachik, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 150 Part D claims and 11 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Albert Zachik, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Albert Zachik, M.D.'s NPI is 1235121682 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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