Larry Vernon Elj, RN
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Larry Vernon Elj is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Grand Rapids, MN with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Larry Vernon Elj, RN has been part of the Grand Rapids medical community since 2020 in independent practice. With 6+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Grand Rapids area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 53% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2007dNPPES updated 2020-11-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Contact & Location
Practice Location
516 South Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids, MN 55744-3800
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.8%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MinnesotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
45
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
70
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,233
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $435k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
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
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-30%) — less common here
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$102 received from industry
6 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 Larry Vernon Elj's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 22, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
6 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Mailing address
308 1st St Nw, Chisholm, MN 55719-1704
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Larry Vernon Elj
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Larry Vernon Elj for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — 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 Larry Vernon Elj
Dr. Elj is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Grand Rapids, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (218) 327-2001.
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 Larry Vernon Elj
Practice Location
516 South Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids, MN 55744-3800
Mailing Address
308 1st St Nw, Chisholm, MN 55719-1704
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