Marian Dehlinger, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Marian Dehlinger is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Sumter, SC with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(803) 774-2103Sumter, SC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Marian Dehlinger, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 37+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Temple University School of Medicine (class of 1989), she has been practicing for over 37 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 146 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in SCSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Sumter37+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 4217dNPPES updated 2014-11-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

411b N. Salem Avenue, Sumter, SC 29151

Fax: (803) 774-2105
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

95.8%

South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13 pts)

Top 8% of reporting doctors in South Carolina

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

Medicare Patients

203

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

98

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,904

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $217k

Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.

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 Mood Disorders, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Mood Disorders
66%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-10%)60%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Schizophrenia
46%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+11%)45%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+11%)43%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Bipolar Disorder
35%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-3%)31%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$337 received from industry

15 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2024, attributed to Marian Dehlinger's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.24 / 1.00

Low vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1989

    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

  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

Temple University School of Medicine (Class of 1989)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

215 N. Magnolia St., Sumter, SC 29151-4943

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Marian Dehlinger

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Marian Dehlinger for mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Sumter 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 Marian Dehlinger

Dr. Dehlinger is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Sumter, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (803) 774-2103.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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