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.
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
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
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.7%
Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.9 pts)
Top 9% of reporting doctors in OhioHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
57
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription 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.
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.
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
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
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
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 · 1989
Medical College of Pennsylvania
37 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
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lori Alma Pittinger
Practice Location
1 Akron General Ave 4th Floor - Acc, Akron, OH 44307-2432
Mailing Address
1 Akron General Ave 4th Floor - Acc, Akron, OH 44307-2432
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