Dr. Armand Schachter, MD
2 Riverchase Ridge, Grayson & Associates Pc Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35244 • +1-701-555-3587
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2018)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Birmingham Percentiles
NPI #1295784312 • CBSA Regional • Psychiatry
Dr. Armand Schachter, MD (NPI #1295784312) practices Psychiatry in Birmingham, AL (35244) with sub-specialty concentration in 12 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 2,201 annual CMS services across 395 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a mid-cohort balanced caseload (60th Birmingham percentile) (+0.45σ vs AL state mean, 75th statewide percentile).
Procedural volume for Dr. Schachter is led by HCPCS 99214 (Psychopharmacology Medication & Symptom Titration Visit — 968 annual services, $158–$217 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 90833 (Add-On Focused Psychotherapy w/ Medical Evaluation (30 min), 616/yr) and CPT 99213 (Established Behavioral Health Maintenance Follow-Up, 352/yr).
At 2 Riverchase Ridge, Grayson & Associates Pc Suite 100 (35244), Dr. Armand Schachter, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.96/5 bedside rating).
Clinical background for Dr. Schachter (MD, NPI #1295784312) includes accredited doctoral training (2018, 8 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across AL.
Compared against Birmingham, AL Psychiatry peers
2,201 annual services across 395 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from AL Psychiatry mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Psychopharmacology Medication & Symptom Titration Visit | 968 | 60th | $158 – $217 |
| 90833 | Add-On Focused Psychotherapy w/ Medical Evaluation (30 min) | 616 | 60th | $114 – $156 |
| 99213 | Established Behavioral Health Maintenance Follow-Up | 352 | 61th | $121 – $165 |
| 90792 | Comprehensive Psychiatric Diagnostic & Medical Evaluation | 264 | 65th | $248 – $340 |
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Dr. Armand Schachter, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Schachter National Provider Identifier | NPI #1295784312 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (35244) |
| Dr. Schachter Birmingham CMS Volume Rank | 60.00th Pct (2,201 CMS svcs; Z +0.450σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AL Psychiatry) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Birmingham, AL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 19 min lobby wait | 23 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.96/5 Listening • 4.49/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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