Debra Erin Edelson, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Debra Erin Edelson is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Boulder, CO with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(303) 443-8500Boulder, CO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Debra Erin Edelson, MD has been part of the Boulder medical community since 2006 in independent practice. Trained at Emory University School of Medicine (class of 1989), she has been practicing for over 37 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, anxiety, and depression (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 69% of reporting doctors in Colorado
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 166 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in COSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Boulder37+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2420dNPPES updated 2019-10-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1000 Alpine Ave, Boulder, CO 80304-3406

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

89.3%

Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Colorado

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

Medicare Patients

66

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

127

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,236

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $579k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.

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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+30%)64%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+29%)61%

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

Bipolar Disorder
39%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-34%)36%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-34%) — less common here

Schizophrenia
33%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

PTSD
33%

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-38%)32%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-38%) — 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

    Emory University School of Medicine

  2. 37 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

Emory University School of Medicine (Class of 1989)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

4165 Gilpin Dr, Boulder, CO 80303-2527

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Debra Erin Edelson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Debra Erin Edelson for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, depression management — no travel to Boulder 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 Debra Erin Edelson

Dr. Edelson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Boulder, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (303) 443-8500.

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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