Elena C. Nichita, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Elena C. Nichita is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Augusta, GA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Elena C. Nichita, M.D. has been part of the Augusta medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 28+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Augusta area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and schizophrenia (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 90.67/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 73% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 33% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912-0004
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202390.67/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.4%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.6 pts)
Better than 73% of reporting doctors in GeorgiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
32
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
21
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
218
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $40k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Schizophrenia.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
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.
28 years in practice
Experienced
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
Mailing address
1499 Walton Way Ste 1400, Augusta, GA 30901-2650
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Elena C. Nichita
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Elena C. Nichita for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, follow-up consultations — no travel to Augusta 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 Elena C. Nichita
NPI records show Dr. Nichita as active with telehealth listed in Augusta, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (706) 721-3141.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Elena C. Nichita
Practice Location
1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912-0004
Mailing Address
1499 Walton Way Ste 1400, Augusta, GA 30901-2650
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