Nels Andreas Kloster, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Nels Andreas Kloster is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Bennington, VT with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: ADDICTION MEDICINE

(802) 681-7955Bennington, VT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Nels Andreas Kloster, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 25+ years, working in independent practice. He graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2001 and has 25+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with substance use, tobacco, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in Vermont
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 49 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in VTSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Bennington25+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2825dNPPES updated 2018-08-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Vermont Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

601 Main St Ste 104, Bennington, VT 05201

Fax: (802) 440-9805
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

33.27/100

Vermont avg: 74.2 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-50.3 pts)

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

94.3%

Vermont avg: 81.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.5 pts)

Better than 83% of reporting doctors in Vermont

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

Medicare Patients

21

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

47

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

350

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $32k

Percentile rankings compared against 34 reporting peers in Vermont.

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 Substance Use Disorders, Tobacco Use Disorder, and Anxiety Disorders.

Substance Use Disorders
75%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Tobacco Use Disorder
75%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+33%)67%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+33%) — 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. Graduated medical school · 2001

    University of Vermont College of Medicine

  2. 25 years in practice

    Experienced

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 Vermont College of Medicine (Class of 2001)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 4612, Bennington, VT 05201-4612

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Nels Andreas Kloster

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Nels Andreas Kloster for substance use counseling, follow-up consultations, anxiety counseling — no travel to Bennington 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 Nels Andreas Kloster

NPI records show Dr. Kloster as active with telehealth listed in Bennington, VT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (802) 681-7955.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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