Sacheen Shrestha, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

(704) 638-9000Salisbury, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Sacheen Shrestha, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 22+ years, working in independent practice. With 22+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Salisbury area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have mood disorders, anxiety, and depression.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 78% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 343 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NCSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Salisbury22+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 3752dNPPES updated 2016-01-27 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1601 Brenner Ave, Salisbury, NC 28144-2515

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.2%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.4 pts)

Better than 78% of reporting doctors in North Carolina

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

Medicare Patients

75

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

101

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,500

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $542k

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.

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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+39%)73%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+29%)61%

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

Schizophrenia
59%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-22%)48%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here

Tobacco Use Disorder
47%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Bipolar Disorder
45%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Substance Use Disorders
44%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

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. 22 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

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Sacheen Shrestha

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Sacheen Shrestha for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, depression management — no travel to Salisbury 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 Sacheen Shrestha

Dr. Shrestha is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Salisbury, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (704) 638-9000.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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