Ann M. Mcdonald, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Ann M. Mcdonald is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Erie, PA with over 46 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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Ann M. Mcdonald, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 46+ years. She graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1980 and has 46+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 81% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 551 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in PASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Erie46+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3939 W Ridge Rd West Ridge Commons Ste. B-25a, Erie, PA 16506-1879

Fax: (814) 836-9998
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

92.7%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.9 pts)

Better than 81% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania

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

Medicare Patients

140

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

193

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,876

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.24M

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and High Cholesterol.

Mood Disorders
66%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+24%)58%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-19%)51%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+12%)44%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-28%)42%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-28%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
31%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Schizophrenia
28%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-23%)26%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.3k received from industry

67 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2024, attributed to Ann M. Mcdonald's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1980

    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

  2. 46 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Temple University School of Medicine (Class of 1980)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Ann M. Mcdonald

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Ann M. Mcdonald for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, cholesterol management — no travel to Erie 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 Ann M. Mcdonald

Dr. Mcdonald is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Erie, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (814) 836-9996.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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