Joel Nathan Phillips, D.O.

Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

Joel Nathan Phillips is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Grand Rapids, MI with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(616) 685-5231Grand Rapids, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Joel Nathan Phillips, D.O. has been part of the Grand Rapids medical community since 2011 in group practice. With 15+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Grand Rapids area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and anxiety.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in Michigan
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 231 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in MISee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Grand Rapids15+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 1622dNPPES updated 2021-12-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

200 Jefferson Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4502

Fax: (616) 685-5260
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

22.1%

Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+17 pts)

22.1% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.5%

Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Michigan

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

103

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

134

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

819

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $433k

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.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Anxiety Disorders.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-19%)51%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+13%)47%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-3%)46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
44%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+9%)41%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$171 received from industry

1 transaction 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 Joel Nathan Phillips's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Dec 12, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 15 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.

Taxonomy: 2084N0400X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1900 44th St Se, Kentwood, MI 49508-5008

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Joel Nathan Phillips

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Joel Nathan Phillips for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Grand Rapids 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 Nathan Phillips

Dr. Phillips is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Grand Rapids, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (616) 685-5231.

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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