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2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1881785442 M.D.
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Psychiatry Physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 53,104 in Psychiatry Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
842
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Lester Fogelsanger, M.D. filed 842 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, prescribing 97% generic.
- 842
- Part D claims, 2023
- 97%
- generic prescribing
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.
Lester Fogelsanger, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
842 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Lester Fogelsanger, M.D. 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).
What does the federal data show about Lester Fogelsanger, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
842 19% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Psychiatry Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Lester Fogelsanger, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1810 LIACOURAS WALK, Philadelphia, PA, 19122, with a listed phone of (215) 204-7276. NPI 1881785442 was issued on 09/27/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 842 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $60K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1881785442 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/27/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Lester Fogelsanger, M.D.. To verify Lester Fogelsanger, M.D.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Lester Fogelsanger, M.D. - brand share 3.0%
Psychiatry Physician average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 842 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.
842
Total Claims
$60K
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,192
- Total Day Supply
- 35,650
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $37K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $23K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.25
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 20, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lester Fogelsanger, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
85 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
85 claims
- Clozapine
Clozapine
50 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
42 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
41 claims
- Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium Er
38 claims
- Risperidone 33
Risperidone
33 claims
- Sertraline Hcl 33
Sertraline Hcl
33 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 85 |
| Lorazepam | 85 |
| Clozapine | 50 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 42 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 41 |
| Divalproex Sodium Er Divalproex Sodium | 38 |
| Risperidone | 33 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 33 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 33 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 29 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Lester Fogelsanger, M.D. 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
Lester Fogelsanger, M.D.'s 842 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.
Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Fogelsanger.
Dr. Raja Abbas
M.D.
Lehighton, PA
Dr. Saleha Abbas
M.D.
Upland, PA
Dr. David Abel
MD
Doylestown, PA
Dr. Rolf Abel
MD
Wilkes Barre, PA
Dr. Dara Abraham
D.O
Philadelphia, PA
Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lester Fogelsanger, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Lester Fogelsanger, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Lester Fogelsanger, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lester Fogelsanger, M.D. wrote 842 Medicare Part D claims totaling $60K in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
Where is Lester Fogelsanger, M.D. located? ▼
Lester Fogelsanger, M.D. is located at 1810 LIACOURAS WALK, Philadelphia, PA, 19122. Phone: (215) 204-7276.
What is Lester Fogelsanger, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Lester Fogelsanger, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881785442, issued on 09/27/2006.
Does Lester Fogelsanger, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lester Fogelsanger, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $37K 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 Lester Fogelsanger, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lester Fogelsanger, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Lorazepam, Clozapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lester Fogelsanger, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Lester Fogelsanger, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 842 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lester Fogelsanger, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Lester Fogelsanger, M.D.'s NPI is 1881785442 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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