2026 NPPES data Psychosomatic Medicine Physician NPI 1730309501 M.D.
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KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D.

Psychosomatic Medicine Physician in GAITHERSBURG, 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
181
Medicare Part D claims · 19 beneficiaries · Psychosomatic Medicine Physician avg: 645
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D. filed 181 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychosomatic Medicine Physician in GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, prescribing 69% generic.

181
Part D claims, 2023
69%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

181 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

What does the federal data show about KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/26/2007

NPI 1730309501

Primary specialty

Psychosomatic Medicine Physician

Rare

491 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

181 72% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 645

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Psychosomatic Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Psychosomatic Medicine Physician share within Maryland

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychosomatic Medicine 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).

KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D. is a Psychosomatic Medicine Physician provider practicing in GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1730309501. 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.

KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychosomatic Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 610 E DIAMOND AVE, GAITHERSBURG, MD, 20877, with a listed phone of (301) 840-3200. NPI 1730309501 was issued on 04/26/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ACKERMAN 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 181 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 19 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $47K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% 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.

Psychosomatic Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 491 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 645 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

610 E DIAMOND AVE
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877

Provider Details

NPI 1730309501
Specialty Psychosomatic Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/26/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.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.

DIVERSIFIED COUNSELING SERVICES LLC
CLINTON, 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 · Above average

KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D. — brand share 31.0%
Specialty average (est.)

31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 181 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.

181
Total Claims
$47K
Total Drug Cost
19
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
375
Total Day Supply
11,195
Brand vs Generic
31% brand / 69% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$41K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Vyvanse
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate
25
Quetiapine Fumarate
14
Lithium Carbonate
13
Vraylar
Cariprazine Hcl
11

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

Psychosomatic Medicine Physician Overview

How KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D. fits within the Psychosomatic Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

491
Psychosomatic Medicine Physician Providers in US
43
States with Psychosomatic Medicine Physician
645
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D.'s 181 claims are below the specialty average of 645.

Nearby Psychosomatic Medicine Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Psychosomatic Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D.'s specialty?
KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D. specializes in Psychosomatic Medicine Physician and practices in GAITHERSBURG, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D. wrote 181 Medicare Part D claims totaling $47K in drug costs for 19 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D. located?
KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D. is located at 610 E DIAMOND AVE, GAITHERSBURG, MD, 20877. Phone: (301) 840-3200.
What is KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730309501, issued on 04/26/2007.
Does KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $41K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychosomatic Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 491 Psychosomatic Medicine Physician providers across 43 states in the US. The average Psychosomatic Medicine Physician provider writes 645 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Vyvanse, Quetiapine Fumarate, Lithium Carbonate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 181 Part D claims and 19 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D.'s credentials?
KATHLEEN ACKERMAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1730309501 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

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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