Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Abrams, MD

Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Salem, MA

  • NPI 1821102773
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 52 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
100 Highland Ave
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-8686
fax (978) 745-6579
Mailing address
81 Highland Ave, North Shore Health Systems
Salem, MA 01970

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1974 — 52 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084P0800X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #38168
Medicaid
MA #NONPAR

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821102773. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,294
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$134,233
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 924 286 $92
90870 Therapy using electrical currents 139 17 $106
90792 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 130 119 $173
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 101 57 $120

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 131. This provider delivers 9.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,307
Patients
616
Total drug cost
$66,499
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clonazepam Generic 655 99 $5,839
Alprazolam Generic 465 62 $4,781
Lorazepam Generic 366 58 $4,787
Trazodone Hcl Generic 226 56 $6,650
Quetiapine Fumarate Generic 220 44 $3,907
Fluoxetine Hcl Generic 199 48 $4,314
Citalopram Hbr (Citalopram Hydrobromide) Brand 173 45 $2,355
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine (Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine) Brand 164 18 $7,949
Mirtazapine Generic 154 35 $3,539
Venlafaxine Hcl Er (Venlafaxine Hcl) Brand 131 27 $7,244

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Howard Abrams's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Abrams practices Psychiatry Physician in Salem, MA.
Where does Dr. Howard Abrams practice?
Dr. Howard Abrams practices at 100 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970. Office phone: 9787448686.
What is Dr. Howard Abrams's NPI?
Dr. Howard Abrams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821102773, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Abrams accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Abrams accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Abrams commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Therapy using electrical currents (HCPCS 90870); Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (HCPCS 90792). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.