Walter E. Niedzwiadek, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Walter E. Niedzwiadek is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Saratoga Springs, NY with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NY can see Walter E. Niedzwiadek, M.D. in person in Saratoga Springs or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University in 1991 and has 35+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
211 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-1046
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202365.45/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-18.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.3%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.5 pts)
Better than 87% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
62
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
227
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,963
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $416k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — 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 · 1991
Albany Medical College
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Albany Medical College of Union University (Class of 1991)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Walter E. Niedzwiadek
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Walter E. Niedzwiadek for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Saratoga Springs 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 E. Niedzwiadek
NPI records show Dr. Niedzwiadek as active with telehealth listed in Saratoga Springs, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (518) 583-8400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Walter E. Niedzwiadek
Practice Location
211 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-1046
Mailing Address
211 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-1046
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