Colette Lynn Wheeler, PMHNP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Colette Lynn Wheeler is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Lincoln, NE with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(402) 489-3802Lincoln, NE
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Colette Lynn Wheeler, PMHNP has practiced nursing for 24+ years, working in independent practice. A Creighton University School of Medicine graduate since 2002, she brings 24+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, depression, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 67% of reporting doctors in Nebraska
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 102 Nurse Practitioner providers in NESee all Nurse Practitioner in Lincoln24+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 3617dNPPES updated 2016-06-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Nebraska Board of Medicine and Surgery

Contact & Location

Practice Location

770 N Cotner Blvd Ste 208, Lincoln, NE 68505-2344

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

89.7%

Nebraska avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Nebraska

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

Medicare Patients

26

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

53

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,014

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $188k

Percentile rankings compared against 123 reporting peers in Nebraska.

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, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.

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

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

Bipolar Disorder
54%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$431 received from industry

27 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 Colette Lynn Wheeler's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2002

    Creighton University School of Medicine

  2. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

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

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LP0808X

Education & Training

Creighton University School of Medicine (Class of 2002)

Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Colette Lynn Wheeler

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Colette Lynn Wheeler for cholesterol management, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Lincoln 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 Colette Lynn Wheeler

NPI records show Dr. Wheeler as active with telehealth listed in Lincoln, NE. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (402) 489-3802.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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