Richard Alan Levine, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Richard Alan Levine is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Berkeley, CA with over 44 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 44 years in psychiatry & neurology, Richard Alan Levine, MD is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Berkeley. He has been practicing since 2007 — over 44 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, mood disorders, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 53% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6751dNPPES updated 2007-11-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.62%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.62% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)
Top 9% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
69
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
160
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,787
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $97k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 High Cholesterol, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$110 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Richard Alan Levine's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
44 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
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Richard Alan Levine
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Alan Levine for cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Berkeley 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 Alan Levine
Dr. Levine is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Berkeley, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (510) 540-1746.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard Alan Levine
Practice Location
1749 Martin L King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94709-2139
Mailing Address
1749 Martin L King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94709-2139
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