Heather M Berg-Patel, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Heather M Berg-Patel is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Saint Paul, MN with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(651) 254-4786Saint Paul, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 26 years in psychiatry & neurology, Heather M Berg-Patel, MD is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Saint Paul. She graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83.53/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 37% of MIPS-scored doctors in Minnesota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 290 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in MNSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Saint Paul26+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1899dNPPES updated 2021-03-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

640 Jackson St, Saint Paul, MN 55101-2502

Fax: (651) 254-9426
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

83.53/100

Minnesota avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

96.6%

Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.8 pts)

Top 7% of reporting doctors in Minnesota

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

Medicare Patients

100

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

206

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,254

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $275k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.

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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.

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
73%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+26%)58%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-23%)47%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-26%)44%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
41%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Schizophrenia
34%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-19%)30%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.41 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2000

    Medical College of Wisconsin

  2. Board certified · Mar 10, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 26 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

Medical College of Wisconsin (Class of 2000)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

8170 33rd Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425-4516

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Heather M Berg-Patel

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Heather M Berg-Patel for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Saint Paul 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 Heather M Berg-Patel

NPI records show Dr. Berg-Patel as active with telehealth listed in Saint Paul, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (651) 254-4786.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

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

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