Michael J Panzer, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Michael J Panzer is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Appleton, WI with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: NEUROPSYCHIATRY

(920) 738-2700Appleton, WI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across WI can see Michael J Panzer, MD in person in Appleton or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (class of 1987), he has been practicing for over 39 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have anxiety, mood disorders, and depression.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 213 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in WISee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Appleton39+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 6786dNPPES updated 2007-10-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1531 S Madison Street #550, Appleton, WI 54915

Fax: (920) 738-8051
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

95.6%

Wisconsin avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.8 pts)

Better than 89% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin

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

Medicare Patients

111

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

321

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,038

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $504k

Percentile rankings compared against 779 reporting peers in Wisconsin.

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 Depression.

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

Depression
Higher than avg (+29%)61%

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

US avg: 31.8%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-16%)54%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-22%)48%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
39%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)24%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — 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 · 1987

    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

  2. 39 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

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 Wisconsin School of Medicine (Class of 1987)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Michael J Panzer

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Michael J Panzer for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Appleton 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 J Panzer

NPI records show Dr. Panzer as active with telehealth listed in Appleton, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (920) 738-2700.

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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