Deborah P Mecca-Valente, PMHNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Deborah P Mecca-Valente, PMHNP has been part of the Amherst medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 30+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Amherst area. She regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and depression (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2299dNPPES updated 2020-01-19 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
33 Cherry Laurel Ln, Amherst, NY 14228-1356
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.5%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.7 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
51
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
196
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,508
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $428k
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.
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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-27%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.1k received from industry
51 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 Deborah P Mecca-Valente's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 18, 2020
CMS-verified certification date
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Deborah P Mecca-Valente
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Deborah P Mecca-Valente for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, depression management — no travel to Amherst 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 Deborah P Mecca-Valente
NPI records show Dr. Mecca-Valente as active with telehealth listed in Amherst, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (716) 316-5842.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Deborah P Mecca-Valente
Practice Location
33 Cherry Laurel Ln, Amherst, NY 14228-1356
Mailing Address
33 Cherry Laurel Ln, Amherst, NY 14228-1356
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