Alex Mikhelson, MD
Geriatric Psychiatry 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.
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
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
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.7%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
23
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription 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.
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.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%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
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.56 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe 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.
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
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alex Mikhelson
Practice Location
690 Castleton Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310-1818
Mailing Address
75 Vanderbilt Ave, Staten Island, NY 10304-2604
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