David James Diehl, M.D.
Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
David James Diehl is a Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Saline, MI with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
David James Diehl, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 37+ years, working in independent practice. A University of Michigan Medical School graduate since 1989, he brings 37+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have mood disorders, depression, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 94% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 255dNPPES updated 2025-09-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
760 Woodland Drive East Suite 3, Saline, MI 48176-1682
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.5%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.7 pts)
Top 6% of reporting doctors in MichiganHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
86
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
149
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,287
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $141k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
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 Mood Disorders, Depression, and High Cholesterol.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$32 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 2024, attributed to David James Diehl's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
University of Michigan Medical School
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.
Taxonomy: 2084P0805X
Education & Training
University of Michigan Medical School (Class of 1989)
Virtual Geriatric Psychiatry Care With David James Diehl
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David James Diehl for mood disorder follow-ups, depression management, cholesterol management — no travel to Saline 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 David James Diehl
NPI records show Dr. Diehl as active with telehealth listed in Saline, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (734) 944-3820.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David James Diehl
Practice Location
760 Woodland Drive East Suite 3, Saline, MI 48176-1682
Mailing Address
760 Woodland Drive East Suite 3, Saline, MI 48176-1682
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