2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1164526117 MD, RPH
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JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH

Psychiatry Physician in ATLANTA, Georgia. 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
557
Medicare Part D claims · 38 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$944.22
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 557 claims across 38 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $944.22 across 13 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH filed 557 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in ATLANTA, Georgia, prescribing 93% generic.

557
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing
$944.22
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH 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).

JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/12/2006

NPI 1164526117

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

557 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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).

JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD, RPH. NPI: 1164526117. 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.

JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD, RPH credentials at 1 DUNWOODY PARK, ATLANTA, GA, 30338, with a listed phone of (770) 730-8912. NPI 1164526117 was issued on 09/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BERGER 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 557 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 38 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $29K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

1 DUNWOODY PARK
ATLANTA, GA 30338

Provider Details

NPI 1164526117
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD, RPH
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/12/2006

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$944

Largest payer

ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 557 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.

557
Total Claims
$29K
Total Drug Cost
38
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
893
Total Day Supply
26,526
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.88
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Sertraline Hcl
87
Trazodone Hcl
77
Lamotrigine
56
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
38
Lithium Carbonate Er
Lithium Carbonate
31
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
30
Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er
Desvenlafaxine Succinate
27
Clonazepam
23
Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
19
Alprazolam
17

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH's 557 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH's specialty?
JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD, RPH.
How much does JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH wrote 557 Medicare Part D claims totaling $29K in drug costs for 38 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH located?
JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH is located at 1 DUNWOODY PARK, ATLANTA, GA, 30338. Phone: (770) 730-8912.
What is JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH's NPI number?
JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164526117, issued on 09/12/2006.
Does JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sertraline Hcl, Trazodone Hcl, Lamotrigine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH accept Medicare?
JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH appears in CMS Medicare data with 557 Part D claims and 38 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH's credentials?
JOSEPH BERGER, MD, RPH's NPI is 1164526117 with credentials MD, RPH. 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).

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