Lydia Ann Chwastiak, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Lydia Ann Chwastiak is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Seattle, WA with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(206) 598-6195Seattle, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 33 years in psychiatry & neurology, Lydia Ann Chwastiak, MD is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Seattle. A Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania graduate since 1993, she brings 33+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, depression, and anxiety. CMS MIPS quality score: 93.09/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 213 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in WASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Seattle33+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 5146dNPPES updated 2012-04-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1959 Ne Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195-0001

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Washington.

MIPS Score

2023

93.09/100

Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Washington

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

17

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescriptions Written

71

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.

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 Hypertension, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

Depression
Higher than avg (+39%)71%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+37%)71%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
71%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Schizophrenia
65%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

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 · 1993

    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

  2. 33 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

Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1993)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 50095, Seattle, WA 98145-5095

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Lydia Ann Chwastiak

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lydia Ann Chwastiak for blood pressure monitoring, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Seattle 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 Lydia Ann Chwastiak

Dr. Chwastiak is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Seattle, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 598-6195.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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