Quick answers
- Does Douglas Songer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Douglas Songer accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Douglas Songer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 171 Original Medicare patients and 1,268 services for Douglas Songer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Douglas Songer's NPI number?
- 1548337850. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Douglas Songer, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 171 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,268 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)712 services
- Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes (90833)367 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)66 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)58 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)17 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- Depression75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Anxiety70%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Douglas Songer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4301 State Route 725Bellbrook, OH 45305 (937) 848‑9858
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Douglas Songer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Premier Health Specialists Inc580 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Ohio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ohio — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Premier Health Specialists Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548337850 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians