Susan Elizabeth Player, APRN-BC

Psychiatric/Mental Health, Geropsychiatric

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Susan Elizabeth Player is a Psychiatric/Mental Health, Geropsychiatric specialist based in Cumming, GA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(770) 475-8014Cumming, GA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 29 years in clinical nurse specialist, Susan Elizabeth Player, APRN-BC is a long-established psychiatric/mental health, geropsychiatric specialist in Cumming. Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine (class of 1997), she has been practicing for over 29 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include depression, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in Georgia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
29+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 1009dNPPES updated 2023-08-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5965 Parkway North Blvd Ste C, Cumming, GA 30040-1430

Fax: (770) 886-0404
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

96.3%

Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.5 pts)

Top 7% of reporting doctors in Georgia

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

Medicare Patients

29

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

69

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

709

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $39k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.

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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.

Depression
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-11%)59%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-8%)41%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

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. Graduated medical school · 1997

    University of Maryland School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Aug 17, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 29 years in practice

    Experienced

Clinical Nurse SpecialistPsychiatric/Mental Health, Geropsychiatric in CummingPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 364SP0813X

Education & Training

University of Maryland School of Medicine (Class of 1997)

Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health, Geropsychiatric Care With Susan Elizabeth Player

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Susan Elizabeth Player for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Cumming 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 Susan Elizabeth Player

Dr. Player is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cumming, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (770) 475-8014.

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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