Byron Keith Strother, M.D., J.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Byron Keith Strother is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Morganton, NC with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Byron Keith Strother, M.D., J.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 26+ years, working in independent practice. A Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University graduate since 2000, he brings 26+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with depression, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 95% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4413dNPPES updated 2014-04-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
123 Wamsutta Mill Rd Ste D, Morganton, NC 28655-5521
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.3%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.5 pts)
Top 5% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
63
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
152
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,073
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $172k
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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
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.
$43 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Byron Keith Strother's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
26 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
Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University (Class of 2000)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Byron Keith Strother
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Byron Keith Strother for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Morganton 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 Byron Keith Strother
Dr. Strother is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Morganton, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 475-4327.
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 Byron Keith Strother
Practice Location
123 Wamsutta Mill Rd Ste D, Morganton, NC 28655-5521
Mailing Address
123 Wamsutta Mill Rd Ste D, Morganton, NC 28655-5521
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