Dwight L Donesky, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Dwight L Donesky is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Chevy Chase, MD with over 49 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MD can see Dwight L Donesky, M.D. in person in Chevy Chase or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine (class of 1977), he has been practicing for over 49 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4674dNPPES updated 2013-08-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
Contact & Location
Practice Location
7502 Vale St, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4004
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.5%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.7 pts)
Better than 88% of reporting doctors in MarylandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
84
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
86
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,023
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $184k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
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%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$262 received from industry
7 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 Dwight L Donesky's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1977
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
49 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
Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Class of 1977)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Dwight L Donesky
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Dwight L Donesky for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Chevy Chase 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 Dwight L Donesky
NPI records show Dr. Donesky as active with telehealth listed in Chevy Chase, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 503-4730.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Dwight L Donesky
Practice Location
7502 Vale St, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4004
Mailing Address
7502 Vale St, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4004
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