Caroline Dillard Brownlee, MD

Internal Medicine

Caroline Dillard Brownlee is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Greenville, SC with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(864) 242-4683Greenville, SC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 24 years in internal medicine, Caroline Dillard Brownlee, MD is a long-established internist in Greenville. She graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 41% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
  • Uses generic medications more than 43% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 284 Internal Medicine providers in SCSee all Internal Medicine in Greenville24+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 3453dNPPES updated 2016-12-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1025 Verdae Blvd Suite a, Greenville, SC 29607-4032

Fax: (864) 240-8104
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.77%

South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in South Carolina

1.77% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.9%

South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.1 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in South Carolina

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

380

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

455

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,962

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $615k

Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+2%)51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
39%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+4%)38%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+19%)37%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+5%)37%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$57 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Caroline Dillard Brownlee's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2002

    University of South Carolina School of Medicine

  2. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

University of South Carolina School of Medicine (Class of 2002)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1 Independence Pt Suite 212, Greenville, SC 29615-4545

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Caroline Dillard Brownlee

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Caroline Dillard Brownlee for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Greenville 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 Caroline Dillard Brownlee

Dr. Brownlee is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Greenville, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (864) 242-4683.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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