Carolyn S Crosby, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Carolyn S Crosby is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Meredith, NH with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE
Carolyn S Crosby, MD has practiced family medicine for 37+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth (class of 1989), she has been practicing for over 37 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 89.36/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in New Hampshire
- Uses generic medications more than 42% of reporting doctors in New Hampshire
- Federal MIPS score higher than 78% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Hampshire
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1479dNPPES updated 2022-05-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Hampshire Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
238 Daniel Webster Hwy, Meredith, NH 03253-5803
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 78% of doctors in New Hampshire on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202389.36/100
New Hampshire avg: 77.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.8 pts)
Better than 78% of MIPS-scored doctors in New HampshireHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.81%
New Hampshire avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)
1.81% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.5%
New Hampshire avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New HampshireHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
457
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
385
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,130
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $480k
Percentile rankings compared against 597 reporting peers in New Hampshire.
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 (-2%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$21 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Carolyn S Crosby's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Board certified · May 4, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207QH0002X
Education & Training
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth (Class of 1989)
Mailing address
Po Box 1327, Laconia, NH 03247-1327
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Carolyn S Crosby
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carolyn S Crosby for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Meredith 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 Carolyn S Crosby
Dr. Crosby is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Meredith, NH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (603) 279-7464.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Carolyn S Crosby
Practice Location
238 Daniel Webster Hwy, Meredith, NH 03253-5803
Mailing Address
Po Box 1327, Laconia, NH 03247-1327
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