Brian Ackerman
NPI 1235517913 · Psychiatry Physician · Providence, RI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Ackerman is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Providence, RI (NPI 1235517913).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235517913
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD14932 (RI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
348 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 175 | $99 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 173 | $65 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $65–$99 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 122 | 17 |
| Clonazepam | 115 | 20 |
| Gabapentin | 104 | 18 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Hcl Sr | 99 | 29 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 93 | 26 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 84 | 22 |
| Duloxetine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,780 across 152 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-05-13
- Last updated
- 2015-08-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Ackerman's NPI number?
- Brian Ackerman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235517913, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Ackerman's specialty?
- Brian Ackerman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Ackerman located?
- Brian Ackerman's practice location on file with NPPES is 154 Waterman St, Providence, RI 02906-3116.
- What is Brian Ackerman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Ackerman is (401) 500-5638.
- Does Brian Ackerman accept Medicare?
- Brian Ackerman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Ackerman's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Ackerman's NPI (1235517913) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.