Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS
Psychiatric/Mental Health, Adult
Kari Cretella Nickou is a Psychiatric/Mental Health, Adult specialist based in Newburyport, MA with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MA can see Kari Cretella Nickou, RN, MSN,CS in person in Newburyport or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 25+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Newburyport area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, high cholesterol, and depression (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 86% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.2%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.4 pts)
Better than 86% of reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
50
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
54
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
623
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $42k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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, High Cholesterol, and Depression.
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 (-2%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Patterns of thinking and behavior that differ significantly from social expectations
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
25 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 364SP0809X
Mailing address
25 Boston Rd, Newbury, MA 01951-1602
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health, Adult Care With Kari Cretella Nickou
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kari Cretella Nickou for mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management, depression management — no travel to Newburyport 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 Kari Cretella Nickou
Dr. Cretella Nickou is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Newburyport, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (508) 843-1801.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kari Cretella Nickou
Practice Location
21 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA 01950-2619
Mailing Address
25 Boston Rd, Newbury, MA 01951-1602
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