David Kalkstein, MD, PHD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
David Kalkstein is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Philadelphia, PA with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
David Kalkstein, MD, PHD runs an independent psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Philadelphia, PA. A University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine graduate since 1979, he brings 47+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1875dNPPES updated 2021-04-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1919 Chestnut St Apt 2002, Philadelphia, PA 19103-3433
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.2 pts)
Top 10% of reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
343
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
273
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,070
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $384k
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.
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, Anxiety Disorders, 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
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$406 received from industry
28 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to David Kalkstein's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.35 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1979
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 5, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
47 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 Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine (Class of 1979)
Mailing address
18947 John J Williams Hwy Ste 210, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-4474
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With David Kalkstein
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David Kalkstein for cholesterol management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Philadelphia 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 Kalkstein
Dr. Kalkstein is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Philadelphia, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (610) 716-3715.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David Kalkstein
Practice Location
1919 Chestnut St Apt 2002, Philadelphia, PA 19103-3433
Mailing Address
18947 John J Williams Hwy Ste 210, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-4474
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