Marianna Vlassiou Spanaki-Varelas, MD

Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

Marianna Vlassiou Spanaki-Varelas is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Albany, NY with over 38 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(518) 262-5274Albany, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Marianna Vlassiou Spanaki-Varelas, MD has been part of the Albany medical community since 2006 in group practice. She has been in practice for 38+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 45% of reporting doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 661 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NYSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Albany38+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2243dNPPES updated 2020-04-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

47 New Scotland Ave # Mc70, Albany, NY 12208-3412

Fax: (518) 262-6261
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Stroke / TIA.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Stroke / TIA
Higher than avg (+29%)42%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

US avg: 13.4%

↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

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

Mood Disorders
39%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-12%)37%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+3%)35%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+1%)33%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — 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. Board certified · Mar 31, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 38 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.

Taxonomy: 2084N0400X

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Marianna Vlassiou Spanaki-Varelas

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Marianna Vlassiou Spanaki-Varelas for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Albany required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Marianna Vlassiou Spanaki-Varelas

Dr. Spanaki-Varelas is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Albany, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (518) 262-5274.

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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