Sylvia Dadzie Hanson, M.D
Patients across MI can see Sylvia Dadzie Hanson, M.D in person in Battle Creek or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Michigan Medical School (class of 1996), she has been practicing for over 30 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and schizophrenia (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2340dNPPES updated 2019-12-08 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5500 Armstrong Rd Va Medical Center, Battle Creek, MI 49015-1014
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.3%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in MichiganHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
72
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
154
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,319
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $959k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
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 Schizophrenia.
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 serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$851 received from industry
75 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Sylvia Dadzie Hanson's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.51 / 1.00
Moderate 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.
Graduated medical school · 1996
University of Michigan Medical School
Board certified · Dec 7, 2019
CMS-verified certification date
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
University of Michigan Medical School (Class of 1996)
Mailing address
6461 Golden Ln, West Bloomfield, MI 48322-3096
Differs from practice location
Virtual Specialist Care With Sylvia Dadzie Hanson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sylvia Dadzie Hanson for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, follow-up consultations — no travel to Battle Creek 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 Sylvia Dadzie Hanson
Dr. Hanson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Battle Creek, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (248) 705-0935.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sylvia Dadzie Hanson
Practice Location
5500 Armstrong Rd Va Medical Center, Battle Creek, MI 49015-1014
Mailing Address
6461 Golden Ln, West Bloomfield, MI 48322-3096
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