Alan G Finkel, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Alan G Finkel is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Durham, NC with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: NEUROLOGY
With over 41 years in psychiatry & neurology, Alan G Finkel, MD is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Durham. A State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine graduate since 1985, he brings 41+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
Older · 1153dNPPES updated 2023-03-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
6114 Fayetteville Rd Ste 109, Durham, NC 27713-6284
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better23.88%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+18.8 pts)
23.88% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better76.5%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
103
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
185
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,187
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.24M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-29%) — less common here
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 (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$11.6k received from industry
91 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Alan G Finkel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1985
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo
Board certified · Mar 27, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 1985)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Alan G Finkel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alan G Finkel for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Durham 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 Alan G Finkel
NPI records show Dr. Finkel as active with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 942-4424.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alan G Finkel
Practice Location
6114 Fayetteville Rd Ste 109, Durham, NC 27713-6284
Mailing Address
6114 Fayetteville Rd Ste 109, Durham, NC 27713-6284
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