Richard Gellar, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Richard Gellar is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Charlotte, NC with over 57 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 57 years in psychiatry & neurology, Richard Gellar, M.D. is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Charlotte. A Duke University School of Medicine graduate since 1969, he brings 57+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have mood disorders, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 75% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5506dNPPES updated 2011-04-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3303 Latrobe Dr, Charlotte, NC 28211-4851
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.5%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.7 pts)
Better than 75% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
52
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
83
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,361
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $154k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$32 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Richard Gellar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1969
Duke University School of Medicine
57 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
Duke University School of Medicine (Class of 1969)
Mailing address
3303 Latrobe Drive, Charlotte, NC 28211
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Richard Gellar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Gellar for mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Charlotte 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 Richard Gellar
NPI records show Dr. Gellar as active with telehealth listed in Charlotte, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (704) 362-2663.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard Gellar
Practice Location
3303 Latrobe Dr, Charlotte, NC 28211-4851
Mailing Address
3303 Latrobe Drive, Charlotte, NC 28211
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