James E Dickson, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
James E Dickson is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in San Antonio, TX with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
James E Dickson, M.D. runs an independent psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in San Antonio, TX. He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio in 1992 and has 34+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 66% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 464dNPPES updated 2025-02-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3030 Nacogdoches Rd Ste 101, San Antonio, TX 78217-4502
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.7%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
118
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
118
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,846
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $283k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 High Cholesterol, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.3k received from industry
92 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to James E Dickson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
Ut Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 13, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
34 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 Texas Medical School at San Antonio (Class of 1992)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With James E Dickson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James E Dickson for cholesterol management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to San Antonio 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 James E Dickson
NPI records show Dr. Dickson as active with telehealth listed in San Antonio, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (210) 826-9599.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James E Dickson
Practice Location
3030 Nacogdoches Rd Ste 101, San Antonio, TX 78217-4502
Mailing Address
3030 Nacogdoches Rd Ste 101, San Antonio, TX 78217-4502
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