Lori Jo Esprit, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Lori Jo Esprit is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Grand Forks, ND with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(701) 780-5000Grand Forks, ND
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Lori Jo Esprit, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 20+ years, working in group practice. A University of North Dakota School of Medicine graduate since 2006, she brings 20+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have schizophrenia, mood disorders, and anxiety.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 62% of reporting doctors in North Dakota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 25 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NDSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Grand Forks20+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 5590dNPPES updated 2011-02-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Dakota Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1000 South Columbia Road, Grand Forks, ND 58206-6002

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

90.7%

North Dakota avg: 83.6 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in North Dakota

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

Medicare Patients

112

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

242

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,782

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.16M

Percentile rankings compared against 160 reporting peers in North Dakota.

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 Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders.

Schizophrenia
71%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Mood Disorders
66%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+30%)64%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor

Tobacco Use Disorder
53%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Depression
Higher than avg (+14%)46%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-27%)43%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-27%) — less common here

Substance Use Disorders
42%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-32%)38%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-32%) — less common here

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 · 2006

    University of North Dakota School of Medicine

  2. 20 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 North Dakota School of Medicine (Class of 2006)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 6002, Grand Forks, ND 58206-6002

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Lori Jo Esprit

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lori Jo Esprit for follow-up consultations, mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling — no travel to Grand Forks 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 Lori Jo Esprit

NPI records show Dr. Esprit as active with telehealth listed in Grand Forks, ND. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (701) 780-5000.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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