Shawn Lawrence Cassady, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Shawn Lawrence Cassady is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Aberdeen, MD with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Shawn Lawrence Cassady, M.D. has been part of the Aberdeen medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine (class of 1985), he has been practicing for over 41 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, mood disorders, and schizophrenia.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 53% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1619dNPPES updated 2021-12-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.5%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MarylandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
43
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
34
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
505
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $102k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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 Schizophrenia.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$281 received from industry
13 transactions 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 Shawn Lawrence Cassady's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.53 / 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.
Graduated medical school · 1985
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 15, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
41 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
Education & Training
University of Maryland School of Medicine (Class of 1985)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Shawn Lawrence Cassady
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shawn Lawrence Cassady for cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups, follow-up consultations — no travel to Aberdeen 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 Shawn Lawrence Cassady
NPI records show Dr. Cassady as active with telehealth listed in Aberdeen, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (443) 625-1600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Shawn Lawrence Cassady
Practice Location
135 N Parke St, Aberdeen, MD 21001-2428
Mailing Address
135 N Parke St, Aberdeen, MD 21001-2428
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