Clarice Elizabeth Grens, APRN

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Clarice Elizabeth Grens is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in West Haven, CT with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(203) 932-5711West Haven, CT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 27 years in nursing, Clarice Elizabeth Grens, APRN is a long-established psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner in West Haven. She has been in practice for 27+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, cancer, and hypertension (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 195 Nurse Practitioner providers in CTSee all Nurse Practitioner in West Haven27+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4486dNPPES updated 2014-02-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

950 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06516-2770

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

73.56/100

Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-10 pts)

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92.4%

Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.6 pts)

Better than 83% of reporting doctors in Connecticut

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

Medicare Patients

39

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

57

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

581

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $50k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.

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 High Cholesterol, Cancer, and Hypertension.

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

Cancer
Higher than avg (+48%)69%

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

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+48%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-8%)62%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — 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

Mood Disorders
31%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ 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.

Industry Payment Transparency

$493 received from industry

9 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Clarice Elizabeth Grens's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerPsychiatric/Mental Health in West HavenPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LP0808X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

56 Wedgewood Dr, Easton, CT 06612-2045

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 450658

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Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Clarice Elizabeth Grens

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Clarice Elizabeth Grens for cholesterol management, follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to West Haven 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 Clarice Elizabeth Grens

NPI records show Dr. Grens as active with telehealth listed in West Haven, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 932-5711.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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