Scott Gilchrist, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Scott Gilchrist is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Weston, WV with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Scott Gilchrist, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 16+ years, working in independent practice. Trained at West Virginia University School of Medicine (class of 2010), he has been practicing for over 16 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include depression, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in West Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in West Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4336dNPPES updated 2014-07-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at West Virginia Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
West Virginia avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.1%
West Virginia avg: 82.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.3 pts)
Better than 88% of reporting doctors in West VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
321
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
262
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,388
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $230k
Percentile rankings compared against 528 reporting peers in West Virginia.
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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.7k received from industry
98 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 Scott Gilchrist's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2010
West Virginia University School of Medicine
16 years in practice
Experienced
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
West Virginia University School of Medicine (Class of 2010)
Mailing address
Po Box 4567, Morgantown, WV 26504-4567
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Scott Gilchrist
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Scott Gilchrist for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Weston 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 Scott Gilchrist
NPI records show Dr. Gilchrist as active with telehealth listed in Weston, WV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (304) 460-5123.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Scott Gilchrist
Practice Location
135 Staunton Dr, Weston, WV 26452-5604
Mailing Address
Po Box 4567, Morgantown, WV 26504-4567
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