Rachel Lauren Pope, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Rachel Lauren Pope is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Guntersville, AL with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(256) 705-6437Guntersville, AL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across AL can see Rachel Lauren Pope, M.D. in person in Guntersville or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Mercer University School of Medicine (class of 2009), she has been practicing for over 17 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include depression, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Alabama
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 91 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in ALSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Guntersville17+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 1031dNPPES updated 2023-07-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alabama Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

29 Medical Center Lane, Suite a, Guntersville, AL 35976

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

93.7%

Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.9 pts)

Better than 82% of reporting doctors in Alabama

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

Medicare Patients

135

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

299

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

9,218

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.07M

Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.

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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.

Depression
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
70%

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

US avg: 70.2%
High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+1%)50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

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

COPD
Higher than avg (+4%)24%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

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 · 2009

    Mercer University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jul 26, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

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

Mercer University School of Medicine (Class of 2009)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 020006

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Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Rachel Lauren Pope

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Rachel Lauren Pope for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Guntersville 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 Rachel Lauren Pope

NPI records show Dr. Pope as active with telehealth listed in Guntersville, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (256) 705-6437.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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