Alex Mikhelson, MD

Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Psychiatry & Neurology

Alex Mikhelson is a Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Staten Island, NY with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(718) 876-4040Staten Island, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Alex Mikhelson, MD practices as part of a group geriatric psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Staten Island, NY. He has been practicing since 2007 — over 38 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, mood disorders, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 67% of reporting doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 28 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NYSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Staten Island38+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 6891dNPPES updated 2007-07-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

690 Castleton Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310-1818

Fax: (718) 876-7013
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

89.7%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in New York

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

Medicare Patients

23

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

44

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,043

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $146k

Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.

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 High Cholesterol, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
74%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
70%

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

US avg: 70.2%
Depression
Higher than avg (+38%)70%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor

Schizophrenia
70%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+18%)52%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-1%)48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.56 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 38 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.

Taxonomy: 2084P0805X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

75 Vanderbilt Ave, Staten Island, NY 10304-2604

Differs from practice location

Virtual Geriatric Psychiatry Care With Alex Mikhelson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Alex Mikhelson for cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Staten Island 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 Alex Mikhelson

NPI records show Dr. Mikhelson as active with telehealth listed in Staten Island, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 876-4040.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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