2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1316099781 MD
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SUSAN FIESTER, MD

Psychiatry Physician in BETHESDA, 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
358
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

SUSAN FIESTER, MD filed 358 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in BETHESDA, Maryland, prescribing 90% generic.

358
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing

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SUSAN FIESTER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

358 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SUSAN FIESTER, 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).

What does the federal data show about SUSAN FIESTER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/17/2007

NPI 1316099781

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

358 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Maryland

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

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).

SUSAN FIESTER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6 VENDOME CT, BETHESDA, MD, 20817, with a listed phone of (703) 365-4890. NPI 1316099781 was issued on 01/17/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FIESTER 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 358 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $25K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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

6 VENDOME CT
BETHESDA, MD 20817

Provider Details

NPI 1316099781
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/17/2007

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SUSAN FIESTER, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 358 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.

358
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
820
Total Day Supply
24,407
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$13K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.73
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SUSAN FIESTER, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Duloxetine Hcl
33
Trazodone Hcl
28
Alprazolam
24
Lorazepam
22
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
21
Lamotrigine
19
Escitalopram Oxalate
18
Aripiprazole
15
Buspirone Hcl
15
Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
13

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How SUSAN FIESTER, MD 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

SUSAN FIESTER, MD's 358 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUSAN FIESTER, MD's specialty?
SUSAN FIESTER, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in BETHESDA, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does SUSAN FIESTER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUSAN FIESTER, MD wrote 358 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
Where is SUSAN FIESTER, MD located?
SUSAN FIESTER, MD is located at 6 VENDOME CT, BETHESDA, MD, 20817. Phone: (703) 365-4890.
What is SUSAN FIESTER, MD's NPI number?
SUSAN FIESTER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316099781, issued on 01/17/2007.
Does SUSAN FIESTER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUSAN FIESTER, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K 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 SUSAN FIESTER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUSAN FIESTER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Duloxetine Hcl, Trazodone Hcl, Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUSAN FIESTER, MD accept Medicare?
SUSAN FIESTER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 358 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUSAN FIESTER, MD's credentials?
SUSAN FIESTER, MD's NPI is 1316099781 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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