James Gandy, DO
Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
James Gandy is a Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Battle Creek, MI with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
James Gandy, DO has been part of the Battle Creek medical community since 2007 in group practice. He graduated from Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in 1987 and has 39+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, hypertension, and anxiety (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 78% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 909dNPPES updated 2023-11-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
140 Michigan Ave W, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3602
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.5%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)
Better than 78% of reporting doctors in MichiganHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
236
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
700
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,703
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.69M
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.
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 Mood Disorders, Hypertension, and Anxiety Disorders.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — 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 (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$27 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to James Gandy's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.59 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe 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.
Graduated medical school · 1987
Des Moines University
Board certified · Oct 7, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.
Taxonomy: 2084P0805X
Education & Training
Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (Class of 1987)
Virtual Geriatric Psychiatry Care With James Gandy
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Gandy for mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling — no travel to Battle Creek 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 Gandy
NPI records show Dr. Gandy as active with telehealth listed in Battle Creek, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (269) 966-1460.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James Gandy
Practice Location
140 Michigan Ave W, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3602
Mailing Address
140 Michigan Ave W, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3602
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