Leela Panoor, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Leela Panoor is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Vernon, CT with over 52 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(860) 872-9825Vernon, CT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CT can see Leela Panoor, MD in person in Vernon or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 52 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have anxiety, mood disorders, and depression.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 78% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 159 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CTSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Vernon52+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6890dNPPES updated 2007-07-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

155 W Main St, Vernon, CT 06066-3578

Fax: (860) 870-9384
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

91.3%

Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.5 pts)

Better than 78% of reporting doctors in Connecticut

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

Medicare Patients

31

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

89

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,455

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $333k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.

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
74%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+33%)65%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-18%)52%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-25%)45%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-25%) — less common here

Substance Use Disorders
35%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$662 received from industry

40 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate 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 2018, attributed to Leela Panoor's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 52 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

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Leela Panoor

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Leela Panoor for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Vernon 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 Leela Panoor

NPI records show Dr. Panoor as active with telehealth listed in Vernon, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 872-9825.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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