Terri Thomas Nielsen, MD

Family Medicine

(802) 527-0753Saint Albans, VT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Terri Thomas Nielsen, MD practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Saint Albans, VT. She graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in Vermont
  • Uses generic medications more than 74% of reporting doctors in Vermont
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 60 Family Medicine providers in VTSee all Family Medicine in Saint Albans30+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1041dNPPES updated 2023-06-30 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

9 Crest Rd, Saint Albans, VT 05478-9701

Fax: (802) 524-2695
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.38%

Vermont avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Vermont

1.38% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91%

Vermont avg: 81.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.2 pts)

Better than 74% of reporting doctors in Vermont

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

Medicare Patients

224

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

304

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,273

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $343k

Percentile rankings compared against 34 reporting peers in Vermont.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-15%)55%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-16%)33%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — 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 · 1996

    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo

  2. Board certified · Jun 29, 2023

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 1996)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

600 Blair Park Rd Ste 285, Williston, VT 05495-7586

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Terri Thomas Nielsen

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Terri Thomas Nielsen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Saint Albans 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 Terri Thomas Nielsen

Dr. Nielsen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Saint Albans, VT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (802) 527-0753.

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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