Alan L Berkowitz, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Alan L Berkowitz is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in San Marcos, CA with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Alan L Berkowitz, MD in person in San Marcos or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1984 and has 42+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, depression, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1895dNPPES updated 2021-03-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
277 Rancheros Dr Ste 301, San Marcos, CA 92069-2993
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.1 pts)
Top 10% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
59
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
296
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,062
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $298k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Depression, and Mood Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.0k received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Alan L Berkowitz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1984
University of Michigan Medical School
Board certified · Mar 14, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Michigan Medical School (Class of 1984)
Mailing address
Po Box 609001, San Diego, CA 92160-9001
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Alan L Berkowitz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alan L Berkowitz for cholesterol management, depression management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to San Marcos required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alan L Berkowitz
NPI records show Dr. Berkowitz as active with telehealth listed in San Marcos, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (760) 471-4073.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alan L Berkowitz
Practice Location
277 Rancheros Dr Ste 301, San Marcos, CA 92069-2993
Mailing Address
Po Box 609001, San Diego, CA 92160-9001
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