Lauren Jody Carignan, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Lauren Jody Carignan is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Saratoga Springs, NY with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lauren Jody Carignan, M.D. practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Saratoga Springs, NY. Trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (class of 2005), she has been practicing for over 21 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 450dNPPES updated 2025-02-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202365.45/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-18.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.1%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.3 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
54
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
260
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
801
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $64k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Hypertension, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 (-14%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
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.
Graduated medical school · 2005
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo
Board certified · Feb 27, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
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
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 2005)
Mailing address
211 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-1090
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Lauren Jody Carignan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lauren Jody Carignan for blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Saratoga Springs 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 Lauren Jody Carignan
Dr. Carignan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Saratoga Springs, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (518) 886-5800.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lauren Jody Carignan
Practice Location
3065 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-2960
Mailing Address
211 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-1090
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