James Earl Standefer, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
James Earl Standefer is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Red Hook, NY with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 26 years in psychiatry & neurology, James Earl Standefer, M.D. is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Red Hook. A University of Vermont College of Medicine graduate since 2000, he brings 26+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 85% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4260dNPPES updated 2014-09-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5 Old Farm Rd Suite C2, Red Hook, NY 12571-1643
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.7%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.9 pts)
Better than 85% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
31
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
72
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,798
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $356k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$437 received from industry
36 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to James Earl Standefer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
University of Vermont College of Medicine
26 years in practice
Experienced
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 Vermont College of Medicine (Class of 2000)
Mailing address
Po Box 4, Tivoli, NY 12583-0004
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With James Earl Standefer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Earl Standefer for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Red Hook 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 Earl Standefer
Dr. Standefer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Red Hook, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (845) 702-3487.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James Earl Standefer
Practice Location
5 Old Farm Rd Suite C2, Red Hook, NY 12571-1643
Mailing Address
Po Box 4, Tivoli, NY 12583-0004
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