Tess Marie Lusher, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

(707) 473-0782Healdsburg, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Tess Marie Lusher, MD practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Healdsburg, CA. A Tulane University School of Medicine graduate since 1986, she brings 40+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have mood disorders, high cholesterol, and depression.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,508 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Healdsburg40+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6742dNPPES updated 2007-11-20 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

455 Hudson Str, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Fax: (707) 473-0397
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

96.6%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.8 pts)

Top 9% of reporting doctors in California

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

Medicare Patients

22

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

35

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

445

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $19k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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 Mood Disorders, High Cholesterol, and Depression.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+36%)68%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+25%)59%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

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 · 1986

    Tulane University School of Medicine

  2. 40 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

Tulane University School of Medicine (Class of 1986)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1381 University Avenue, Hearlsburg, CA 95448

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Tess Marie Lusher

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Tess Marie Lusher for mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management, depression management — no travel to Healdsburg 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 Tess Marie Lusher

Dr. Lusher is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Healdsburg, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (707) 473-0782.

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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