Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Alex Deshields, M.D.
Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Worcester, MA
- NPI 1497916472
- Accepts Medicare
- 21 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
123 Summer St
Worcester, MA 01608
(860) 420-8316 - Mailing address
-
14 Highridge RD
Brewster, MA 026312884
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 13, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2005 — 21 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084P0800X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Connecticut #053694
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497916472. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,179
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$275,314
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 2,262 | 188 | $78 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 442 | 105 | $117 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 174 | 21 | $49 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 143 | 132 | $171 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 123 | 119 | $80 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 35 | 33 | $113 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 26 peers in this city , average services per provider: 189. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
337
Patients
82
Total drug cost
$7,241
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risperidone | Generic | 55 | 20 | $562 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 45 | 21 | $362 |
| Olanzapine | Generic | 32 | 18 | $989 |
| Mirtazapine | Generic | 29 | 0 | $873 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 24 | 0 | $282 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 23 | 0 | $791 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 22 | 0 | $468 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 21 | 12 | $272 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Generic | 21 | 11 | $187 |
| Memantine Hcl | Generic | 19 | 0 | $617 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Alex Deshields's medical specialty?
Dr. Alex Deshields practices Psychiatry Physician in Worcester, MA.
Where does Dr. Alex Deshields practice?
Dr. Alex Deshields practices at 123 Summer St, Worcester, MA 01608. Office phone: 8604208316.
What is Dr. Alex Deshields's NPI?
Dr. Alex Deshields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497916472, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alex Deshields accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alex Deshields accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alex Deshields commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.