2026 NPPES data Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician NPI 1629001516 MD
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DAVID DOWNIE, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
429
Medicare Part D claims · 30 beneficiaries · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician avg: 600
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: DAVID DOWNIE, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBIA, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 429 claims across 30 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: DAVID DOWNIE, MD filed 429 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COLUMBIA, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID DOWNIE, MD 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).

DAVID DOWNIE, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/07/2006

NPI 1629001516

Primary specialty

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician

Mid-sized

6,160 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

429 28% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 600

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

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

South Carolina providers

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician share within South Carolina

1. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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DAVID DOWNIE, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in COLUMBIA, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1629001516. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DAVID DOWNIE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1327 RICHLAND ST, COLUMBIA, SC, 29201, with a listed phone of (803) 252-4882. NPI 1629001516 was issued on 07/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DOWNIE 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 429 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 30 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $25K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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

1327 RICHLAND ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201

Provider Details

NPI 1629001516
Specialty Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/07/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DAVID DOWNIE, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 429 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.

429
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
30
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
467
Total Day Supply
13,881
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Alprazolam
51
Aripiprazole
38
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
37
Trazodone Hcl
35
Duloxetine Hcl
34
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
30
Fluoxetine Hcl
29
Sertraline Hcl
24
Trintellix
Vortioxetine Hydrobromide
18
Clonazepam
17

* 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 DAVID DOWNIE, MD 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

DAVID DOWNIE, MD's 429 claims are below the specialty average of 600.

Nearby Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DOWNIE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID DOWNIE, MD's specialty?
DAVID DOWNIE, MD specializes in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician and practices in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID DOWNIE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID DOWNIE, MD wrote 429 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 30 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID DOWNIE, MD located?
DAVID DOWNIE, MD is located at 1327 RICHLAND ST, COLUMBIA, SC, 29201. Phone: (803) 252-4882.
What is DAVID DOWNIE, MD's NPI number?
DAVID DOWNIE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629001516, issued on 07/07/2006.
Does DAVID DOWNIE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID DOWNIE, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K 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 DAVID DOWNIE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID DOWNIE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Aripiprazole, Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID DOWNIE, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID DOWNIE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 429 Part D claims and 30 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID DOWNIE, MD's credentials?
DAVID DOWNIE, MD's NPI is 1629001516 with credentials MD. 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.

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

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