William Mcallister, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

William Mcallister is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Pontiac, MI with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(248) 745-4900Pontiac, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

William Mcallister, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 42+ years, working in group practice. A Michigan State University College of Human Medicine graduate since 1984, he brings 42+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.62/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Michigan
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 54% of MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 449 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in MISee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Pontiac42+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3511dNPPES updated 2016-10-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

35 W Huron St, Pontiac, MI 48342-2120

Fax: (248) 745-6872
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Michigan, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

93.62/100

Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92.7%

Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.9 pts)

Better than 82% of reporting doctors in Michigan

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

Medicare Patients

167

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

248

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,257

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $550k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.

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 (+37%)71%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

Depression
Higher than avg (+27%)59%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor

Bipolar Disorder
56%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-16%)54%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-11%)38%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Schizophrenia
37%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.0k received from industry

72 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 William Mcallister's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1984

    Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

  2. 42 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

Education & Training

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (Class of 1984)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With William Mcallister

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

Schedule a virtual visit with William Mcallister for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Pontiac 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 William Mcallister

NPI records show Dr. Mcallister as active with telehealth listed in Pontiac, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (248) 745-4900.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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