Kayla Lyon, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Kayla Lyon is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Winston Salem, NC with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(336) 716-4551Winston Salem, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q3 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Kayla Lyon, M.D. practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Winston Salem, NC. She has been practicing since 2017 — over 9 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 343 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NCSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Winston Salem9+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Older · 1830dNPPES updated 2021-08-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

791 Jonestown Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27103-1252

Fax: (336) 716-9642
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

95.6%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.8 pts)

Top 8% of reporting doctors in North Carolina

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

Medicare Patients

88

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

93

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

474

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $50k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.

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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

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

Depression
Higher than avg (+32%)64%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-18%)52%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-8%)41%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

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

Schizophrenia
27%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.39 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Aug 1, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 9 years in practice

    Established

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

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Medical Center Blvd Wfsom, Dept of Psychiatry, Winston Salem, NC 27157-0001

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Kayla Lyon

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kayla Lyon for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Winston Salem 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 Kayla Lyon

Dr. Lyon is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Winston Salem, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (336) 716-4551.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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