Whitney Lynn Carlson, MD
Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Whitney Lynn Carlson is a Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Seattle, WA with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PSYCHIATRY
With over 27 years in psychiatry & neurology, Whitney Lynn Carlson, MD is a long-established geriatric psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Seattle. She graduated from University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine in 1999 and has 27+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, depression, and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.09/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
Harborview Medical Center 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Washington, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.09/100
Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in WashingtonHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better98.5%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.7 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in WashingtonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
78
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
103
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,314
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $114k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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 Mood Disorders, Depression, and Hypertension.
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 (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
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 · 1999
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille a. Carver College of Medicine
27 years in practice
Experienced
Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.
Taxonomy: 2084P0805X
Education & Training
University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (Class of 1999)
Mailing address
Po Box 50095, Seattle, WA 98145-5095
Differs from practice location
Virtual Geriatric Psychiatry Care With Whitney Lynn Carlson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Whitney Lynn Carlson for mood disorder follow-ups, depression management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Seattle 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 Whitney Lynn Carlson
Dr. Carlson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Seattle, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 731-3000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Whitney Lynn Carlson
Practice Location
Harborview Medical Center 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
Mailing Address
Po Box 50095, Seattle, WA 98145-5095
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