Chris Samuel Kotsen, PSY.D

Psychologist

Chris Samuel Kotsen is a Psychologist based in New York, NY with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(646) 888-0042New York, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Chris Samuel Kotsen, PSY.D has practiced psychology for 32+ years, working in group practice. He has been in practice for 32+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and tobacco (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.17/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 17% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 343 Psychologist providers in NYSee all Psychologist in New York32+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 331dNPPES updated 2025-07-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

633 3rd Ave Fl 4, New York, NY 10017-6943

Fax: (212) 888-2584
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

80.17/100

New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.4 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

118

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Tobacco Use Disorder.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Tobacco Use Disorder
75%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

COPD
Higher than avg (+45%)65%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+43%)64%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-1%)48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
47%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+10%)44%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — 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 · Jun 30, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

PsychologistBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.

Taxonomy: 103T00000X

Virtual Psychology Care With Chris Samuel Kotsen

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Chris Samuel Kotsen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to New York 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 Chris Samuel Kotsen

Dr. Kotsen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (646) 888-0042.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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