Steven R Kafrissen, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Steven R Kafrissen is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Kingston, PA with over 59 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(570) 552-3925Kingston, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 59 years in psychiatry & neurology, Steven R Kafrissen, MD is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Kingston. A Hahnemann University College of Medicine graduate since 1967, he brings 59+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, mood disorders, and hypertension.

1 of 551 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in PASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Kingston59+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

562 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, PA 18704

Fax: (570) 552-3907
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

25

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

37

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

488

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $28k

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 High Cholesterol, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
72%

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

Anxiety Disorders
68%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Depression
64%

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

Arthritis
48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$109 received from industry

4 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Steven R Kafrissen's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1967

    Hahnemann University College of Medicine

  2. 59 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

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

Education & Training

Hahnemann University College of Medicine (Class of 1967)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Steven R Kafrissen

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Steven R Kafrissen for cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Kingston 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 Steven R Kafrissen

Dr. Kafrissen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Kingston, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (570) 552-3925.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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