Joel Bedard, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Joel Bedard, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 46+ years, working in independent practice. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 46 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have mood disorders, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6588dNPPES updated 2008-04-22 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
275 Jerusalem Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.1%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.3 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
77
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
241
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,168
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $278k
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 Mood Disorders, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — 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 (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$285 received from industry
9 transactions 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 Joel Bedard's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
46 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
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Joel Bedard
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joel Bedard for mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Hempstead 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 Joel Bedard
Dr. Bedard is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Hempstead, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (516) 483-3311.
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 Joel Bedard
Practice Location
275 Jerusalem Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550
Mailing Address
275 Jerusalem Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550
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