Ira Mickelson, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Also practices: ADDICTION MEDICINE

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MI can see Ira Mickelson, MD in person in Troy or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Michigan Medical School (class of 1980), he has been practicing for over 46 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, depression, and anxiety (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in Michigan
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 45 Obstetrics & Gynecology providers in MISee all Obstetrics & Gynecology in Troy46+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2736dNPPES updated 2018-11-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1777 Axtell Suite 102, Troy, MI 48084

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

92%

Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.2 pts)

Better than 80% of reporting doctors in Michigan

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

Medicare Patients

115

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

40

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

163

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $10k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.

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 Hypertension, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

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

Substance Use Disorders
75%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Tobacco Use Disorder
74%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Bipolar Disorder
61%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-10%)60%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$22 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2024, attributed to Ira Mickelson's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1980

    University of Michigan Medical School

  2. 46 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Obstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

Taxonomy: 207V00000X

Education & Training

University of Michigan Medical School (Class of 1980)

Virtual Obstetrics & Gynecology Care With Ira Mickelson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Ira Mickelson for blood pressure monitoring, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Troy 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 Ira Mickelson

NPI records show Dr. Mickelson as active with telehealth listed in Troy, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (248) 822-6200.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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