Diane Nelson, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Diane Nelson is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Bismarck, ND with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(701) 530-7300Bismarck, ND
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across ND can see Diane Nelson, M.D. in person in Bismarck or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (class of 2010), she has been practicing for over 16 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. CMS MIPS quality score: 79.64/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in North Dakota
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 10% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Dakota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 25 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NDSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Bismarck16+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 3322dNPPES updated 2017-04-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Dakota Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

900 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501-4520

Fax: (701) 530-7319
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

79.64/100

North Dakota avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

96.8%

North Dakota avg: 83.6 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)

Top 10% of reporting doctors in North Dakota

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

Medicare Patients

78

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

128

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,911

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $88k

Percentile rankings compared against 160 reporting peers in North Dakota.

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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-8%)62%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

PTSD
36%

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

Personality Disorders
26%

Patterns of thinking and behavior that differ significantly from social expectations

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 · 2010

    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

  2. 16 years in practice

    Experienced

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

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 2010)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 997, Bismarck, ND 58502-0997

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Diane Nelson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Diane Nelson for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Bismarck 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 Diane Nelson

NPI records show Dr. Nelson as active with telehealth listed in Bismarck, ND. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (701) 530-7300.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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