Terri Thomas Nielsen, MD
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
Older · 1041dNPPES updated 2023-06-30 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
9 Crest Rd, Saint Albans, VT 05478-9701
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 = better1.38%
Vermont avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Vermont1.38% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91%
Vermont avg: 81.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.2 pts)
Better than 74% of reporting doctors in VermontHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
224
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription 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.
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.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 1996
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo
Board certified · Jun 29, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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)
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Terri Thomas Nielsen
Practice Location
9 Crest Rd, Saint Albans, VT 05478-9701
Mailing Address
600 Blair Park Rd Ste 285, Williston, VT 05495-7586
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