Ashley Underwood, PA-C
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Ashley Underwood is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Durham, NC with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 22 years in psychiatry & neurology, Ashley Underwood, PA-C is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Durham. With 22+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Durham area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 26% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better11.93%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)
11.93% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.1%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
128
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
239
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,960
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $650k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — 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 (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — 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.
22 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Mailing address
2100 Erwin Rd Duke University Medical Center - Dumc 3333, Durham, NC 27710-0001
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Ashley Underwood
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ashley Underwood for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — 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 Ashley Underwood
Dr. Underwood is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 620-4467.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ashley Underwood
Practice Location
2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705-3941
Mailing Address
2100 Erwin Rd Duke University Medical Center - Dumc 3333, Durham, NC 27710-0001
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