Melanie Teasley, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Also practices: ADDICTION MEDICINE
With over 45 years in psychiatry & neurology, Melanie Teasley, M.D. is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in North Brunswick. Trained at Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) (class of 1981), she has been practicing for over 45 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, depression, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6260dNPPES updated 2009-03-16 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1460 Livingston Ave Princeton House Behavioral Health, North Brunswick, NJ 08902-1873
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.4%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.6 pts)
Top 10% of reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
90
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
120
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,660
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $126k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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, Depression, 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
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
$97 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Melanie Teasley's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1981
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc)
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) (Class of 1981)
Mailing address
3 Benedek Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540-2229
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Melanie Teasley
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melanie Teasley for cholesterol management, depression management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to North Brunswick 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 Melanie Teasley
NPI records show Dr. Teasley as active with telehealth listed in North Brunswick, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (732) 729-3600.
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 Melanie Teasley
Practice Location
1460 Livingston Ave Princeton House Behavioral Health, North Brunswick, NJ 08902-1873
Mailing Address
3 Benedek Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540-2229
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