Ricardo Dancel, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Ricardo Dancel, MD has been part of the Chelmsford medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 53+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Chelmsford area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have mood disorders, anxiety, and depression.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 70% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6877dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3 Courthouse Ln Suite 3 Seven Hills Behavioral Health, Chelmsford, MA 01824-1722
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.8%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8 pts)
Better than 70% of reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
125
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
207
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,633
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $458k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.8k received from industry
100 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Ricardo Dancel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
53 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
Mailing address
250 S Bradford St, North Andover, MA 01845-1343
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Ricardo Dancel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ricardo Dancel for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, depression management — no travel to Chelmsford 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 Ricardo Dancel
Dr. Dancel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chelmsford, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (978) 256-1444.
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 Ricardo Dancel
Practice Location
3 Courthouse Ln Suite 3 Seven Hills Behavioral Health, Chelmsford, MA 01824-1722
Mailing Address
250 S Bradford St, North Andover, MA 01845-1343
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