Susan M Hakeman, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Susan M Hakeman is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Bellingham, WA with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(360) 671-1701Bellingham, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 36 years in psychiatry & neurology, Susan M Hakeman, M.D. is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Bellingham. With 36+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Bellingham area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have mood disorders, anxiety, and hypertension.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in Washington
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 213 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in WASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Bellingham36+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 6611dNPPES updated 2008-04-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1112 11th St Ste 301, Bellingham, WA 98225-6654

Fax: (360) 756-8850
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

97.1%

Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.3 pts)

Top 10% of reporting doctors in Washington

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

Medicare Patients

60

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

74

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,190

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $39k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.

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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Hypertension.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+39%)73%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-13%)57%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
52%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Depression
Higher than avg (+16%)48%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-5%)25%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

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. 36 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

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Susan M Hakeman

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Susan M Hakeman for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Bellingham 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 Susan M Hakeman

Dr. Hakeman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bellingham, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (360) 671-1701.

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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