Walter Elliston, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Walter Elliston is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Frisco, TX with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: NEUROLOGY
Walter Elliston, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 29+ years, working in group practice. A Southern Illinois University School of Medicine graduate since 1997, he brings 29+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, depression, and anxiety.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3800 Gaylord Pkwy Ste 830, Frisco, TX 75034-9419
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
141
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
167
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,614
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $131k
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 High Cholesterol, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$9.8k received from industry
203 transactions reported in 2018 ·High 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 Walter Elliston's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Board certified · May 15, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
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
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Walter Elliston
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Walter Elliston for cholesterol management, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Frisco 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 Walter Elliston
Dr. Elliston is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Frisco, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (469) 800-5740.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Walter Elliston
Practice Location
3800 Gaylord Pkwy Ste 830, Frisco, TX 75034-9419
Mailing Address
3800 Gaylord Pkwy Ste 830, Frisco, TX 75034-9419
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