Kenneth E. Goolsby, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Kenneth E. Goolsby is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Gainesville, GA with over 44 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kenneth E. Goolsby, M.D. has been part of the Gainesville medical community since 2006 in group practice. A Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine graduate since 1982, he brings 44+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 73% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
200 S Enota Dr Ne, Gainesville, GA 30501-3473
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.3%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.5 pts)
Better than 73% of reporting doctors in GeorgiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
145
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
384
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,971
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $570k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
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%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
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.
$922 received from industry
50 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Kenneth E. Goolsby's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1982
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
44 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
Education & Training
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (Class of 1982)
Mailing address
200 S Enota Dr Ne Suite 300, Gainesville, GA 30501-3473
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Kenneth E. Goolsby
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kenneth E. Goolsby for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Gainesville 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 Kenneth E. Goolsby
NPI records show Dr. Goolsby as active with telehealth listed in Gainesville, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (770) 534-8832.
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 Kenneth E. Goolsby
Practice Location
200 S Enota Dr Ne, Gainesville, GA 30501-3473
Mailing Address
200 S Enota Dr Ne Suite 300, Gainesville, GA 30501-3473
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