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.

(901) 226-3610Memphis, TN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 131 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in TNSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Memphis20+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 250dNPPES updated 2025-09-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

6019 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38120-2113

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

77.37/100

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 = better

96.3%

Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.5 pts)

Top 8% of reporting doctors in Tennessee

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

Medicare Patients

94

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Substance Use Disorders.

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

Substance Use Disorders
75%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Depression
Higher than avg (+41%)73%

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

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+3%)52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Bipolar Disorder
45%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

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. Graduated medical school · 2006

    Howard University College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Sep 15, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 20 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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)

Practice Footprint

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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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