Michael Jay Opperman, MD, PHD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Michael Jay Opperman is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Traverse City, MI with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(231) 935-6380Traverse City, MI
Telehealth Available
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Michael Jay Opperman, MD, PHD practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Traverse City, MI. A Michigan State University College of Human Medicine graduate since 2018, he brings 8+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have anxiety, mood disorders, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 99.04/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 81% of reporting doctors in Michigan
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 62% of MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 449 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in MISee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Traverse City8+ years experienceNPI since 2018

Older · 117dNPPES updated 2026-01-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1105 Sixth St, Traverse City, MI 49684-2386

Fax: (231) 935-6920
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Michigan, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

99.04/100

Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.4 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92.6%

Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.8 pts)

Better than 81% of reporting doctors in Michigan

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

Medicare Patients

94

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

104

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

702

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $98k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.

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 Hypertension.

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
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

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

Depression
Higher than avg (+38%)70%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Bipolar Disorder
36%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Tobacco Use Disorder
29%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

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 · 2018

    Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jan 26, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 8 years in practice

    Established

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

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (Class of 2018)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Michael Jay Opperman

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Jay Opperman for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Traverse City 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 Michael Jay Opperman

NPI records show Dr. Opperman as active with telehealth listed in Traverse City, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (231) 935-6380.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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