Alexander Scott Dowling, M.D.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry & Neurology

Alexander Scott Dowling is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry specialist based in Shaker Heights, OH with over 71 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(216) 751-9711Shaker Heights, OH
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 71 years in psychiatry & neurology, Alexander Scott Dowling, M.D. is a long-established child & adolescent psychiatry specialist in Shaker Heights. A University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry graduate since 1955, he brings 71+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, mood disorders, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in Ohio
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 11 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in OHSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Shaker Heights71+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 254dNPPES updated 2025-09-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio

Contact & Location

Practice Location

22300 S Woodland Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122-3067

Fax: (216) 751-9711
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

95.9%

Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.1 pts)

Better than 89% of reporting doctors in Ohio

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

21

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

57

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

705

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $36k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-8%)62%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
62%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-18%)52%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1955

    University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

  2. 71 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.

Taxonomy: 2084P0804X

Education & Training

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (Class of 1955)

Virtual Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Care With Alexander Scott Dowling

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Alexander Scott Dowling for cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Shaker Heights 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 Alexander Scott Dowling

Dr. Dowling is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Shaker Heights, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (216) 751-9711.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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