Nina Gale Cahan, MD
With over 46 years in family medicine, Nina Gale Cahan, MD is a long-established family medicine physician in Coppell. A Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth graduate since 1980, she brings 46+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 39% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5249dNPPES updated 2011-12-22 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
848 S Denton Tap Rd 100, Coppell, TX 75019
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.98%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Texas0.98% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.1%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
110
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
186
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,960
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $480k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Patterns of thinking and behavior that differ significantly from social expectations
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$292 received from industry
17 transactions 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 Nina Gale Cahan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1980
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
46 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth (Class of 1980)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Nina Gale Cahan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nina Gale Cahan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Coppell 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 Nina Gale Cahan
Dr. Cahan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Coppell, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (972) 393-5559.
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 Nina Gale Cahan
Practice Location
848 S Denton Tap Rd 100, Coppell, TX 75019
Mailing Address
848 S Denton Tap Rd 100, Coppell, TX 75019
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