Caroline Richards Smithson
Caroline Richards Smithson is a Nurse Practitioner based in Wilmington, NC with over 11 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.
Caroline Richards Smithson has practiced nursing for 11+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2015 and has 11+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
8090 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
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 · 2015
Duke University School of Medicine
11 years in practice
Established
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Education & Training
Duke University School of Medicine (Class of 2015)
Mailing address
Po Box 3961 2400 Pratt St. Suite 9000, Durham, NC 27710-0001
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Caroline Richards Smithson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Caroline Richards Smithson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Wilmington required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Caroline Richards Smithson
Dr. Smithson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Wilmington, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (910) 341-3300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Caroline Richards Smithson
Practice Location
8090 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411
Mailing Address
Po Box 3961 2400 Pratt St. Suite 9000, Durham, NC 27710-0001
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