Michael J Doherty, MD

Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

Michael J Doherty is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Seattle, WA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(206) 386-3880Seattle, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Michael J Doherty, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 29+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 20% of reporting doctors in Washington
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 211 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in WASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Seattle29+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1839dNPPES updated 2021-05-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

550 17th Ave Fifth Floor, Seattle, WA 98122-5788

Fax: (206) 386-3882
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

81.4%

Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.4 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

250

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

270

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,861

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2.60M

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-18%)52%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-20%)50%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
28%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

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

US avg: 31.8%

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

Stroke / TIA
Higher than avg (+11%)24%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

US avg: 13.4%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-12%)20%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$48 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Michael J Doherty's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1997

    Tufts University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · May 10, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 29 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.

Taxonomy: 2084N0400X

Education & Training

Tufts University School of Medicine (Class of 1997)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 84026, Seattle, WA 98124-8426

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 194105

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Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Michael J Doherty

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Michael J Doherty for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — 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 Michael J Doherty

Dr. Doherty 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) 386-3880.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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