Cessar Lenia Scott, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Cessar Lenia Scott is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Memphis, TN with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Cessar Lenia Scott, MD practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Memphis, TN. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 2006 and has 20+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and substance use (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.37/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Federal MIPS score higher than 19% of MIPS-scored doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202377.37/100
Tennessee avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.3%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.5 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
94
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
72
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
411
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $15k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
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 Substance Use Disorders.
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
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — 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 (-2%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
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.
Graduated medical school · 2006
Howard University College of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 15, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Howard University College of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
1 Ford Pl Ste 3a, Detroit, MI 48202-3450
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Cessar Lenia Scott
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cessar Lenia Scott for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, substance use counseling — no travel to Memphis 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 Cessar Lenia Scott
Dr. Scott is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Memphis, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (901) 226-3610.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Cessar Lenia Scott
Practice Location
6019 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38120-2113
Mailing Address
1 Ford Pl Ste 3a, Detroit, MI 48202-3450
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