Howard E Abrams, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Howard E Abrams is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Salem, MA with over 52 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 52 years in psychiatry & neurology, Howard E Abrams, MD is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Salem. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1974 and has 52+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, high cholesterol, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
100 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.7%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.9 pts)
Top 10% of reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
418
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
356
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,953
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $267k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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, High Cholesterol, and Anxiety Disorders.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ 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 (-1%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
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.
Graduated medical school · 1974
Tufts University School of Medicine
52 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
Tufts University School of Medicine (Class of 1974)
Mailing address
81 Highland Ave North Shore Health Systems, Salem, MA 01970
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Howard E Abrams
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Howard E Abrams for mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Salem 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 Howard E Abrams
Dr. Abrams is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Salem, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (978) 744-8686.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Howard E Abrams
Practice Location
100 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
Mailing Address
81 Highland Ave North Shore Health Systems, Salem, MA 01970
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