David Thomas Potter, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
David Thomas Potter is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Spokane, WA with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 23 years in psychiatry & neurology, David Thomas Potter, MD is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Spokane. Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine (class of 2003), he has been practicing for over 23 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have schizophrenia, anxiety, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 69% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2929dNPPES updated 2018-05-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
Contact & Location
Practice Location
107 S Division St, Spokane, WA 99202
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.1%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in WashingtonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
40
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
163
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,825
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.02M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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 Schizophrenia, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-40%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$38 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 Thomas Potter's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
University of Maryland School of Medicine
23 years in practice
Experienced
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 Maryland School of Medicine (Class of 2003)
Mailing address
107 S Division St, Spokane, WA 99202-1510
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With David Thomas Potter
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David Thomas Potter for follow-up consultations, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Spokane 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 Thomas Potter
Dr. Potter is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Spokane, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (509) 838-4651.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
107 S Division St, Spokane, WA 99202
Mailing Address
107 S Division St, Spokane, WA 99202-1510
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