Patricia Dina Lifrak, MD
Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology
Patients across DE can see Patricia Dina Lifrak, MD in person in New Castle or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 44+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, anxiety, and depression (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in Delaware
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1164dNPPES updated 2023-02-27 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
287 Christiana Rd Suite 8, New Castle, DE 19720-2978
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.3%
Delaware avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.5 pts)
Top 9% of reporting doctors in DelawareHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
142
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
477
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
9,762
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $872k
Percentile rankings compared against 134 reporting peers in Delaware.
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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — 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
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$17 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Patricia Dina Lifrak's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 26, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
44 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A doctor of osteopathy board eligible/certified in the field of Psychiatry by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry is able to obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine
Taxonomy: 2084A0401X
Mailing address
5 Yorklyn Ridge, Hockessin, DE 19707
Differs from practice location
Virtual Addiction Medicine Care With Patricia Dina Lifrak
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Patricia Dina Lifrak for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, depression management — no travel to New Castle 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 Patricia Dina Lifrak
Dr. Lifrak is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New Castle, DE. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (302) 325-6515.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Patricia Dina Lifrak
Practice Location
287 Christiana Rd Suite 8, New Castle, DE 19720-2978
Mailing Address
5 Yorklyn Ridge, Hockessin, DE 19707
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