Sarah Jane Nelson, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Sarah Jane Nelson is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Duluth, MN with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(218) 786-8364Duluth, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Sarah Jane Nelson, MD has been part of the Duluth medical community since 2014 in group practice. She has been in practice for 12+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, anxiety, and depression (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 290 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in MNSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Duluth12+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 2500dNPPES updated 2019-07-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805

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

96.2%

Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.4 pts)

Top 8% of reporting doctors in Minnesota

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

Medicare Patients

49

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

116

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,206

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $153k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.

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 (+37%)69%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-19%)51%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-27%)43%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-27%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
41%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

PTSD
37%

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event

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. 12 years in practice

    Established

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

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805-1951

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Sarah Jane Nelson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Sarah Jane Nelson for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, depression management — no travel to Duluth 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 Sarah Jane Nelson

Dr. Nelson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Duluth, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (218) 786-8364.

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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