Catherine A Lesson, NP PSYCHIATRY
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Catherine A Lesson is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Latham, NY with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Catherine a Lesson, NP PSYCHIATRY has practiced nursing for 11+ years, working in group practice. She has been in practice for 11+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and schizophrenia (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1205 Troy Schenectady Rd Ste 101, Latham, NY 12110-1074
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.7%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.9 pts)
Top 9% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
63
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
121
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,236
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $200k
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Schizophrenia.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$331 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 2024, attributed to Catherine a Lesson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 24, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Mailing address
Po Box 14890, Albany, NY 12212-4890
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Catherine a Lesson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Catherine a Lesson for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, follow-up consultations — no travel to Latham 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 Catherine a Lesson
NPI records show Dr. Lesson as active with telehealth listed in Latham, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (518) 348-3176.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Catherine a Lesson
Practice Location
1205 Troy Schenectady Rd Ste 101, Latham, NY 12110-1074
Mailing Address
Po Box 14890, Albany, NY 12212-4890
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