Lori Alma Pittinger, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Lori Alma Pittinger is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Akron, OH with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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Lori Alma Pittinger, MD practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Akron, OH. She graduated from Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1989 and has 37+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with depression, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in Ohio
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 357 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in OHSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Akron37+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 3719dNPPES updated 2016-03-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1 Akron General Ave 4th Floor - Acc, Akron, OH 44307-2432

Fax: (330) 996-2943
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

96.7%

Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.9 pts)

Top 9% of reporting doctors in Ohio

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

Medicare Patients

57

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

173

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,771

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $125k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.

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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.

Depression
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-16%)54%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+5%)54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Bipolar Disorder
30%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-7%)23%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

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 · 1989

    Medical College of Pennsylvania

  2. 37 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 Pennsylvania (Class of 1989)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Lori Alma Pittinger

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lori Alma Pittinger for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Akron 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 Lori Alma Pittinger

NPI records show Dr. Pittinger as active with telehealth listed in Akron, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (330) 344-6525.

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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