Douglas K Laipple, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Douglas K Laipple is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Atlanta, GA with over 49 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(770) 939-1288Atlanta, GA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Douglas K Laipple, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 49+ years, working in group practice. A Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine graduate since 1977, he brings 49+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and schizophrenia (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in Georgia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 234 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in GASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Atlanta49+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2035dNPPES updated 2020-10-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2900 Chamblee Tucker Rd Bldg 16, Atlanta, GA 30341-4148

Fax: (770) 212-2203
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

88.9%

Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.1 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Georgia

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

Medicare Patients

142

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

265

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,296

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.85M

Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.

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 Schizophrenia.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+34%)68%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor

Schizophrenia
68%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Depression
Higher than avg (+35%)67%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-8%)62%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

Bipolar Disorder
58%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Tobacco Use Disorder
54%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Substance Use Disorders
46%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

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 · 1977

    Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

  2. Board certified · Oct 27, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 49 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

Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (Class of 1977)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Douglas K Laipple

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Douglas K Laipple for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, follow-up consultations — no travel to Atlanta 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 Douglas K Laipple

NPI records show Dr. Laipple as active with telehealth listed in Atlanta, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (770) 939-1288.

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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