Shehla Alavi, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Shehla Alavi is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Inver Grove Heights, MN with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MN can see Shehla Alavi, MD in person in Inver Grove Heights or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 37+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Inver Grove Heights area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5625 Cenex Dr Mail Stop 33100a, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077-1724
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.6%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.8 pts)
Top 7% of reporting doctors in MinnesotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
85
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
240
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,514
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $187k
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.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
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
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-28%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.49 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
37 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
8100 34th Ave S Mc21110q, Bloomington, MN 55425-1672
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Shehla Alavi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shehla Alavi for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Inver Grove Heights 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 Shehla Alavi
Dr. Alavi is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Inver Grove Heights, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (651) 552-2600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Shehla Alavi
Practice Location
5625 Cenex Dr Mail Stop 33100a, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077-1724
Mailing Address
8100 34th Ave S Mc21110q, Bloomington, MN 55425-1672
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