Carolyn Melinda Ziemer, M.D.
Carolyn Melinda Ziemer is a Dermatology specialist based in Hillsborough, NC with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NC can see Carolyn Melinda Ziemer, M.D. in person in Hillsborough or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2013 and has 13+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better73.9%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
238
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
25
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
88
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $236k
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 (-8%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — 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 (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — 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.
Graduated medical school · 2013
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 18, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Taxonomy: 207N00000X
Education & Training
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 2013)
Mailing address
5221 Paramount Pkwy Ste 420, Morrisville, NC 27560-5491
Differs from practice location
Virtual Dermatology Care With Carolyn Melinda Ziemer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carolyn Melinda Ziemer for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Hillsborough 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 Melinda Ziemer
Dr. Ziemer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Hillsborough, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 966-7890.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Carolyn Melinda Ziemer
Practice Location
460 Waterstone Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278-9078
Mailing Address
5221 Paramount Pkwy Ste 420, Morrisville, NC 27560-5491
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