Christopher Scott Eckholdt, PH.D., M.P.

Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist

Psychologist

Christopher Scott Eckholdt is a Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist based in Lafayette, LA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(337) 889-5830Lafayette, LA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Christopher Scott Eckholdt, PH.D., M.P. runs an independent prescribing (medical) psychologist practice in Lafayette, LA. With 28+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Lafayette area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and depression (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 17 Psychologist providers in LASee all Psychologist in Lafayette28+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3704dNPPES updated 2016-04-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

93 Magnate Dr., Lafayette, LA 70508-3840

Fax: (337) 889-5834
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

93.4%

Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.6 pts)

Better than 84% of reporting doctors in Louisiana

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

Medicare Patients

229

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

299

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,547

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $724k

Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.

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 Depression.

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

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+1%)50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-3%)31%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

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. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

PsychologistPrescribing (Medical) in LafayetteBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

A licensed, doctoral-level psychologist authorized to prescribe and has undergone specialized education and training in preparation for prescriptive practice and has passed an examination accepted by the state board of psychology relevant to establishing competence for prescribing, and has received from the state board of psychology a current certificate granting prescriptive authority, which has not been revoked or suspended.

Taxonomy: 103TP0016X

Virtual Prescribing (Medical) Care With Christopher Scott Eckholdt

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Scott Eckholdt for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, depression management — no travel to Lafayette 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 Christopher Scott Eckholdt

Dr. Eckholdt is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lafayette, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (337) 889-5830.

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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