Laura Ann Salyers, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Laura Ann Salyers is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Missoula, MT with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(406) 327-3362Missoula, MT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Laura Ann Salyers, MD practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Missoula, MT. A University of Kentucky College of Medicine graduate since 1998, she brings 28+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have anxiety, mood disorders, and depression.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 58% of reporting doctors in Montana
  • Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in Montana
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 35 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in MTSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Missoula28+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1786dNPPES updated 2021-07-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Montana Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

902 N. Orange St. 2nd Floor Providence Psychiatry, Missoula, MT 59802-2928

Fax: (406) 327-3349
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.55%

Montana avg: 7.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Montana

0.55% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93.6%

Montana avg: 85 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.8 pts)

Better than 79% of reporting doctors in Montana

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

Medicare Patients

124

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

163

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,561

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $332k

Percentile rankings compared against 214 reporting peers in Montana.

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 Depression.

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

Depression
Higher than avg (+37%)69%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-11%)59%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-14%)56%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+1%)50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Bipolar Disorder
40%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

PTSD
37%

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$265 received from industry

13 transactions 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 Laura Ann Salyers's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1998

    University of Kentucky College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jul 1, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

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

Education & Training

University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Class of 1998)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

902 N Orange St, Missoula, MT 59802-2928

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Laura Ann Salyers

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Laura Ann Salyers for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Missoula 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 Laura Ann Salyers

Dr. Salyers is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Missoula, MT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (406) 327-3362.

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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