Mehvesh Afrina, M.D.
Mehvesh Afrina is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry specialist based in Plano, TX with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
Mehvesh Afrina, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 22+ years, working in independent practice. She has been practicing since 2008 — over 22 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, anxiety, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 86% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3028 Communications Pkwy Ste 300, Plano, TX 75093
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.1%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.3 pts)
Better than 86% of reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
29
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
77
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,181
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $68k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 High Cholesterol, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ 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
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.2k received from industry
57 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 2024, attributed to Mehvesh Afrina's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
22 years in practice
Experienced
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.
Taxonomy: 2084P0804X
Mailing address
5313 Saint Croix Ct, Richardson, TX 75082-4134
Differs from practice location
Virtual Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Care With Mehvesh Afrina
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mehvesh Afrina for cholesterol management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Plano 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 Mehvesh Afrina
Dr. Afrina is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Plano, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (972) 473-7444.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Mehvesh Afrina
Practice Location
3028 Communications Pkwy Ste 300, Plano, TX 75093
Mailing Address
5313 Saint Croix Ct, Richardson, TX 75082-4134
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