Amy J Lavalla, DNP, PMHNP-BC, APRN

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

(218) 512-0630Moorhead, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Amy J Lavalla, DNP, PMHNP-BC, APRN practices as part of a group psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner practice in Moorhead, MN. She has been in practice for 11+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with depression, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 30% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 388 Nurse Practitioner providers in MNSee all Nurse Practitioner in Moorhead11+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 1214dNPPES updated 2023-01-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1132 28th Ave S Ste 102, Moorhead, MN 56560-4420

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

85%

Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.2 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

49

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

78

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,319

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $623k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.

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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.

Depression
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-21%)49%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-21%)49%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
49%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

ADHD
43%

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jan 9, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 11 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPsychiatric/Mental Health in MoorheadPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

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Taxonomy: 363LP0808X

Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Amy J Lavalla

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Amy J Lavalla for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Moorhead 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 Amy J Lavalla

NPI records show Dr. Lavalla as active with telehealth listed in Moorhead, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (218) 512-0630.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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