Nora Ethel Schwartz-Martin, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Nora Ethel Schwartz-Martin is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Amherst, MA with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 36 years in psychiatry & neurology, Nora Ethel Schwartz-Martin, M.D. is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Amherst. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 36 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Federal MIPS score higher than 98% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
26 S Prospect St Unit 9, Amherst, MA 01002-2362
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 98% of doctors in Massachusetts on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 2% of MIPS-scored doctors in MassachusettsHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.1%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.3 pts)
Better than 80% of reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
135
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
99
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,499
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $166k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
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
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-27%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$589 received from industry
19 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 Nora Ethel Schwartz-Martin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
36 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
Mailing address
31 Bayberry Ln, Amherst, MA 01002-1668
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Nora Ethel Schwartz-Martin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nora Ethel Schwartz-Martin for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Amherst 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 Nora Ethel Schwartz-Martin
NPI records show Dr. Schwartz-Martin as active with telehealth listed in Amherst, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (413) 253-2575.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Nora Ethel Schwartz-Martin
Practice Location
26 S Prospect St Unit 9, Amherst, MA 01002-2362
Mailing Address
31 Bayberry Ln, Amherst, MA 01002-1668
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