2026 NPPES data Forensic Psychiatry Physician NPI 1972596773 M.D., PH.D.
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FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D.

Forensic Psychiatry Physician in BALTIMORE, Maryland. 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
226
Medicare Part D claims · 23 beneficiaries · Forensic Psychiatry Physician avg: 869
Generic prescribing
32%
generic claims · 68% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
74.3962/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D. is a Forensic Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 226 claims across 23 beneficiaries — 68% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.3962/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.3962 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 226 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/26/2005

NPI 1972596773

Primary specialty

Forensic Psychiatry Physician

Niche

841 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

226 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 869

MIPS final score

74.3962/100 8.703800000000001% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Forensic Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Forensic Psychiatry Physician share within Maryland

1. Forensic Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Forensic Psychiatry Physician share within Maryland

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Forensic Psychiatry Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
74.3962/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Forensic Psychiatry Physician) — 74.3962/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%74.4%
MIPS final score (Forensic Psychiatry Physician) — 74.3962/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D. is a Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D., PH.D.. NPI: 1972596773. 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.

FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D., PH.D. credentials at 104 E BIDDLE ST, BALTIMORE, MD, 21202, with a listed phone of (410) 539-1661. NPI 1972596773 was issued on 08/26/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BERLIN 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 226 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 23 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $293K in drug spend, split 68% brand-name and 32% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 74.3962/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.7185, Cost 52.4354), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Forensic Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 841 enrolled providers across 47 states and an average of 869 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

104 E BIDDLE ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21202

Provider Details

NPI 1972596773
Specialty Forensic Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D., PH.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/26/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

74.3962
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.7185
Quality
52.4354
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
BALTIMORE, MD

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D. — brand share 68.0%
Specialty average (est.)

68% brand-name claims vs 32% generic, on 226 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.

226
Total Claims
$293K
Total Drug Cost
23
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
280
Total Day Supply
7,847
Brand vs Generic
68% brand / 32% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$288K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
51.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Lupron Depot
Leuprolide Acetate
150
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
14
Lamotrigine
12
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
11

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

Forensic Psychiatry Physician Overview

How FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D. fits within the Forensic Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

841
Forensic Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
47
States with Forensic Psychiatry Physician
869
Avg Claims per Provider

FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D.'s 226 claims are below the specialty average of 869.

Nearby Forensic Psychiatry Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Forensic Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D.'s specialty?
FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D. specializes in Forensic Psychiatry Physician and practices in BALTIMORE, Maryland. Credentials: M.D., PH.D..
How much does FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D. wrote 226 Medicare Part D claims totaling $293K in drug costs for 23 beneficiaries.
What is FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D.'s Medicare quality score?
FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.3962/100 (Quality: 64.7185, Cost: 52.4354). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D. located?
FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D. is located at 104 E BIDDLE ST, BALTIMORE, MD, 21202. Phone: (410) 539-1661.
What is FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D.'s NPI number?
FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972596773, issued on 08/26/2005.
Does FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D.'s prescribing is 68% brand-name and 32% generic drugs by claim count, with $288K in brand drug costs.
How many Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 841 Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers across 47 states in the US. The average Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider writes 869 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Lupron Depot, Venlafaxine Hcl Er, Lamotrigine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D. accept Medicare?
FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 226 Part D claims and 23 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D.'s credentials?
FREDERICK BERLIN, M.D., PH.D.'s NPI is 1972596773 with credentials M.D., PH.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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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