Patricia Gallagher Lapkin, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Patricia Gallagher Lapkin is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Grand Junction, CO with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
Patricia Gallagher Lapkin, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 39+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 1987 and has 39+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, depression, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2491dNPPES updated 2019-07-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
515 28 3/4 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81501-5016
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.5%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.7 pts)
Top 7% of reporting doctors in ColoradoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
96
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
85
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,182
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $64k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
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 Mood Disorders, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
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 (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — 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 (-2%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$118 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 Patricia Gallagher Lapkin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1987
University of Illinois College of Medicine
39 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
University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) (Class of 1987)
Mailing address
715 Horizon Dr Ste 225, Grand Junction, CO 81506-8743
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390333
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Patricia Gallagher Lapkin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Patricia Gallagher Lapkin for mood disorder follow-ups, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Grand Junction 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 Patricia Gallagher Lapkin
Dr. Lapkin is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Grand Junction, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (970) 241-6023.
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 Patricia Gallagher Lapkin
Practice Location
515 28 3/4 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81501-5016
Mailing Address
715 Horizon Dr Ste 225, Grand Junction, CO 81506-8743
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