David Patzer, M.D.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry & Neurology

David Patzer is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry specialist based in Nashville, TN with over 37 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(615) 945-2087Nashville, TN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

David Patzer, M.D. practices as part of a group child & adolescent psychiatry specialist practice in Nashville, TN. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1989 and has 37+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 58% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 9 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in TNSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Nashville37+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 151dNPPES updated 2025-12-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4210 Dakota Ave, Nashville, TN 37209-3613

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 Depression.

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

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-12%)37%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — 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. Graduated medical school · 1989

    Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School

  2. Board certified · Dec 22, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 37 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.

Taxonomy: 2084P0804X

Education & Training

Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (Class of 1989)

Virtual Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Care With David Patzer

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

Schedule a virtual visit with David Patzer for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Nashville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about David Patzer

Dr. Patzer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Nashville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (615) 945-2087.

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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