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2026 NPPES data Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician NPI 1235121682 M.D.
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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 6,164 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
126
Medicare Part D claims · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician avg: 600
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Albert Zachik, M.D. filed 126 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in Bethesda, Maryland, prescribing 90% generic.
- 126
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- generic prescribing
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Albert Zachik, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
126 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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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
126 79% 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
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:
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).
Albert Zachik, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5614 SHIELDS DR, Bethesda, MD, 20817, with a listed phone of (301) 530-4664. NPI 1235121682 was issued on 08/20/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 126 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $32K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,164 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1235121682 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/20/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Albert Zachik, M.D. - brand share 10.0%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 126 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.
126
Total Claims
$32K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 169
- Total Day Supply
- 5,077
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $24K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 59.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.76
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Albert Zachik, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
24 claims
- Oxcarbazepine
Oxcarbazepine
24 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
19 claims
- Aripiprazole
Aripiprazole
15 claims
- Ativan
Ativan
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 24 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 24 |
| Lorazepam | 19 |
| Aripiprazole | 15 |
| Ativan Lorazepam | 12 |
* 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.
6,164
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
54
States with Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
600
Avg Claims per Provider
Albert Zachik, M.D.'s 126 claims are below the specialty average of 600.
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.
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
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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 2023, Albert Zachik, M.D. wrote 126 Medicare Part D claims totaling $32K in drug costs for N/A 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 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $24K in brand drug costs.
How many Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,164 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 Albert Zachik, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 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 126 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. 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 (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).
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