Robert James Mchale, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Patients across NC can see Robert James Mchale, MD in person in Albemarle or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 21+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Albemarle area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, bipolar disorder, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4557dNPPES updated 2013-11-13 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.1%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.3 pts)
Better than 83% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
98
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
189
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,066
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.45M
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.
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, Bipolar Disorder, and Mood Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
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 (-24%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$752 received from industry
47 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Robert James Mchale's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.70 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe 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.
21 years in practice
Experienced
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 Robert James Mchale
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert James Mchale for cholesterol management, bipolar management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Albemarle 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 Robert James Mchale
Dr. Mchale is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Albemarle, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (704) 986-1500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Robert James Mchale
Practice Location
350 Pee Dee Ave Suite a, Albemarle, NC 28001-4932
Mailing Address
350 Pee Dee Ave Suite a, Albemarle, NC 28001-4932
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