2026 NPPES data Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician NPI 1861447377 MD
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LEE ASCHERMAN, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
153
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician avg: 600
What the federal data reveals: LEE ASCHERMAN, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 153 claims across 12 beneficiaries .

What stands out: LEE ASCHERMAN, MD filed 153 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

LEE ASCHERMAN, 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).

LEE ASCHERMAN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/23/2006

NPI 1861447377

Primary specialty

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician

Mid-sized

6,160 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

153 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 600

Specialty distribution in Alabama

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

Alabama providers

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician share within Alabama

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

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

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.

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LEE ASCHERMAN, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1861447377. 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.

LEE ASCHERMAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 619 19TH STREET SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233, with a listed phone of (205) 934-6600. NPI 1861447377 was issued on 05/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ASCHERMAN 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 153 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend. 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

619 19TH STREET SOUTH
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Provider Details

NPI 1861447377
Specialty Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/23/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

153
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
220
Total Day Supply
6,495
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clonazepam
23
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
22
Escitalopram Oxalate
22
Fluoxetine Hcl
13
Paroxetine Hcl
11

* 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 LEE ASCHERMAN, 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

LEE ASCHERMAN, MD's 153 claims are below the specialty average of 600.

Nearby Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEE ASCHERMAN, MD's specialty?
LEE ASCHERMAN, MD specializes in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does LEE ASCHERMAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LEE ASCHERMAN, MD wrote 153 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
Where is LEE ASCHERMAN, MD located?
LEE ASCHERMAN, MD is located at 619 19TH STREET SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233. Phone: (205) 934-6600.
What is LEE ASCHERMAN, MD's NPI number?
LEE ASCHERMAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861447377, issued on 05/23/2006.
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 LEE ASCHERMAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LEE ASCHERMAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Bupropion Xl, Escitalopram Oxalate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LEE ASCHERMAN, MD accept Medicare?
LEE ASCHERMAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 153 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LEE ASCHERMAN, MD's credentials?
LEE ASCHERMAN, MD's NPI is 1861447377 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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