Richard A. Fellman, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Richard A. Fellman is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Harrisburg, NC with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(704) 454-7268Harrisburg, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Richard a. Fellman, MD has been part of the Harrisburg medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Boston University School of Medicine (class of 1985), he has been practicing for over 41 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have anxiety, mood disorders, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 95% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 343 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NCSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Harrisburg41+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 677dNPPES updated 2024-07-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5427 Nc Highway 49 S Ste 105, Harrisburg, NC 28075-7408

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 83% of doctors in North Carolina on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Better than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

97.5%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.7 pts)

Top 5% of reporting doctors in North Carolina

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

Medicare Patients

108

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

445

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,761

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $351k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North 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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.

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
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+36%)68%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor

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

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Diabetes
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Bipolar Disorder
29%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.61 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

He 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 · 1985

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 3, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 41 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

Boston University School of Medicine (Class of 1985)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 19305, Charlotte, NC 28219-9305

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Richard a. Fellman

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Richard a. Fellman for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Harrisburg 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 Richard a. Fellman

Dr. Fellman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Harrisburg, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (704) 454-7268.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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