Elliot C Nelson, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Elliot C Nelson is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Saint Louis, MO with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Elliot C Nelson, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 40+ years, working in group practice. A University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) graduate since 1986, he brings 40+ years of experience. Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, and more. CMS MIPS quality score: 79.29/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 30% of reporting doctors in Missouri
- Federal MIPS score higher than 34% of MIPS-scored doctors in Missouri
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
600 S Taylor Ave Dept Psychiatry, Ste 122, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1035
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202379.29/100
Missouri avg: 81.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85%
Missouri avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
20
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
153
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $14k
Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.
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.
$15 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Elliot C Nelson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
University of Illinois College of Medicine
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) (Class of 1986)
Mailing address
Po Box 7412011, Chicago, IL 60674-2011
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Elliot C Nelson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Elliot C Nelson for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Saint Louis 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 Elliot C Nelson
NPI records show Dr. Nelson as active with telehealth listed in Saint Louis, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (314) 286-1700.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Elliot C Nelson
Practice Location
600 S Taylor Ave Dept Psychiatry, Ste 122, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1035
Mailing Address
Po Box 7412011, Chicago, IL 60674-2011
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