Vijay A Amarendran, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Vijay A Amarendran is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Brewer, ME with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across ME can see Vijay a Amarendran, MD in person in Brewer or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2007 — over 29 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
Older · 1153dNPPES updated 2023-03-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
12 Acme Rd Ste 102, Brewer, ME 04412-1546
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better77.3%
Maine avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
48
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
66
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,565
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $299k
Percentile rankings compared against 387 reporting peers in Maine.
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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-28%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-35%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
Patient Reviews
No patient reviews yet. If you've seen Vijay a Amarendran, your feedback helps other patients.
Review PolicyAll feedback is moderated before publishing. We verify reviewer identity where possible and enforce a one-review-per-provider policy. Full guidelines →
Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 26, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
29 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 Vijay a Amarendran
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vijay a Amarendran for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Brewer 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 Vijay a Amarendran
Dr. Amarendran is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Brewer, ME. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (207) 299-1997.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
Is this your profile?
Verify credentials, update practice details, and manage telehealth.
Medical Disclaimer: NPI Telehealth is a provider directory for informational purposes only. This page does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Provider data is sourced from the CMS NPPES federal registry and public Medicare datasets. NPI Telehealth does not verify clinical qualifications beyond federal records. Data may not reflect real-time availability — always contact the provider's office directly to confirm details before seeking care.
Contact Vijay a Amarendran
Practice Location
12 Acme Rd Ste 102, Brewer, ME 04412-1546
Mailing Address
12 Acme Rd Ste 102, Brewer, ME 04412-1546
This is a provider directory. Contact the office directly to schedule appointments.
Related Providers
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology in Maine
See allMitchell Pulver, M.D.
Brunswick, ME
Harold Amsel, MD
Ellsworth, ME
John R Belden, M.D.
Scarborough, ME