James Eldon Lean, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

James Eldon Lean is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in La Crosse, WI with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(608) 782-7300La Crosse, WI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across WI can see James Eldon Lean, MD in person in La Crosse or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Creighton University School of Medicine (class of 1990), he has been practicing for over 36 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have mood disorders, anxiety, and depression.

1 of 213 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in WISee all Psychiatry & Neurology in La Crosse36+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3789dNPPES updated 2016-01-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601-5429

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

105

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

197

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,942

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $738k

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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
71%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Depression
57%

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

High Cholesterol
50%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
44%

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

Bipolar Disorder
44%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Arthritis
37%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

ADHD
35%

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$465 received from industry

5 transactions 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 James Eldon Lean'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 · 1990

    Creighton University School of Medicine

  2. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

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

Creighton University School of Medicine (Class of 1990)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With James Eldon Lean

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

Schedule a virtual visit with James Eldon Lean for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, depression management — no travel to La Crosse 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 Eldon Lean

NPI records show Dr. Lean as active with telehealth listed in La Crosse, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (608) 782-7300.

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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