Vanessa Shakelia Cooper, M.D.

Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

Vanessa Shakelia Cooper is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in New Haven, CT with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(203) 688-9503New Haven, CT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Vanessa Shakelia Cooper, M.D. runs an independent neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in New Haven, CT. She graduated from New York Medical College in 2016 and has 10+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 91 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CTSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in New Haven10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 2062dNPPES updated 2020-09-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

15 York St Ynhh Dept of Medicine, Lmp 1092, New Haven, CT 06510-3221

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

73.56/100

Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-10 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

62.2%

Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-20.6 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

82

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

109

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

727

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $292k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.

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
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+19%)68%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+12%)46%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
45%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+9%)41%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+8%)28%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ 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.

Industry Payment Transparency

$106 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

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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 2024, attributed to Vanessa Shakelia Cooper's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2016

    New York Medical College

  2. Board certified · Sep 28, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 10 years in practice

    Established

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.

Taxonomy: 2084N0400X

Education & Training

New York Medical College (Class of 2016)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 450672

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Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Vanessa Shakelia Cooper

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Vanessa Shakelia Cooper for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New Haven 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 Vanessa Shakelia Cooper

Dr. Cooper is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New Haven, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 688-9503.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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