2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1396895561 M.D.
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VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician in TOWSON, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 76 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$342.52
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in TOWSON, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 76 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $342.52 across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D. filed 1,191 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TOWSON, Maryland. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

VIRGINIA ASHLEY, 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).

VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/11/2007

NPI 1396895561

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,191 15% 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).

VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in TOWSON, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1396895561. 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.

VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6525 N CHARLES ST, TOWSON, MD, 21204, with a listed phone of (410) 938-8467. NPI 1396895561 was issued on 01/11/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ASHLEY 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 1,191 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 76 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $94K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%. 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

6525 N CHARLES ST
TOWSON, MD 21204

Provider Details

NPI 1396895561
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/11/2007

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 VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$343

Largest payer

Lundbeck LLC

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

VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 1,191 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.

1,191
Total Claims
$94K
Total Drug Cost
76
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,220
Total Day Supply
65,707
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$32K
Generic Drug Cost
$61K
Opioid Claims
37 (3.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20

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
96
Escitalopram Oxalate
74
Methylphenidate Hcl
62
Mirtazapine
62
Fluoxetine Hcl
61
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
57
Olanzapine
44
Lorazepam
43
Zolpidem Tartrate
42
Trazodone Hcl
41

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How VIRGINIA ASHLEY, 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

VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D.'s 1,191 claims are above 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 ASHLEY.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D.'s specialty?
VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in TOWSON, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D. wrote 1,191 Medicare Part D claims totaling $94K in drug costs for 76 beneficiaries.
Where is VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D. located?
VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D. is located at 6525 N CHARLES ST, TOWSON, MD, 21204. Phone: (410) 938-8467.
What is VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D.'s NPI number?
VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396895561, issued on 01/11/2007.
Does VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $32K in brand drug costs.
Does VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D. had 37 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%.
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 VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Escitalopram Oxalate, Methylphenidate Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D. accept Medicare?
VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,191 Part D claims and 76 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D.'s credentials?
VIRGINIA ASHLEY, M.D.'s NPI is 1396895561 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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