Laurence H. Tecott, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

(866) 362-4246Los Altos, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Laurence H. Tecott, M.D. in person in Los Altos or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine graduate since 1983, he brings 43+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, depression, and mood disorders.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,508 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Los Altos43+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 691dNPPES updated 2024-06-14 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4546 El Camino Real Ste B7, Los Altos, CA 94022-1069

Fax: (650) 260-6030
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

96.2%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.4 pts)

Top 10% of reporting doctors in California

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

Medicare Patients

17

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

18

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

291

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $15k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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 High Cholesterol, Depression, and Mood Disorders.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

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

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+37%)71%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1983

    University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jun 13, 2024

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 43 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

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 California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 1983)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Laurence H. Tecott

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Laurence H. Tecott for cholesterol management, depression management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Los Altos 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 Laurence H. Tecott

NPI records show Dr. Tecott as active with telehealth listed in Los Altos, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (866) 362-4246.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.

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