Swala Abrams
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Swala Abrams is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Albuquerque, NM with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 30 years in psychiatry & neurology, Swala Abrams is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Albuquerque. She graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83.85/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 59% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Federal MIPS score higher than 17% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
Unm Psychiatric Center 1 University Pl Msc 09-5030, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202383.85/100
New Mexico avg: 84.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.19%
New Mexico avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New Mexico0.19% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.7%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.9 pts)
Better than 80% of reporting doctors in New MexicoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
143
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
603
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,081
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.33M
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-32%) — less common here
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-37%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$385 received from industry
11 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 Swala Abrams's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
30 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
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine (Class of 1996)
Mailing address
933 Bradbury Dr Se Suite 2222, Albuquerque, NM 87106-4374
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Swala Abrams
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Swala Abrams for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Albuquerque 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 Swala Abrams
NPI records show Dr. Abrams as active with telehealth listed in Albuquerque, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 272-4475.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Swala Abrams
Practice Location
Unm Psychiatric Center 1 University Pl Msc 09-5030, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Mailing Address
933 Bradbury Dr Se Suite 2222, Albuquerque, NM 87106-4374
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