Cary Peterson

Family Medicine

Cary Peterson is a Family Medicine specialist based in Erie, PA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: ADDICTION MEDICINE

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Cary Peterson practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Erie, PA. Trained at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (class of 2006), he has been practicing for over 20 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.56/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Uses generic medications more than 53% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 37% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,469 Family Medicine providers in PASee all Family Medicine in Erie20+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 1873dNPPES updated 2021-04-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1700 Peach St Ste 200 Suite 200, Erie, PA 16501-2134

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.

MIPS Score

2023

79.56/100

Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.25%

Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)

2.25% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.7%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Pennsylvania

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

Medicare Patients

133

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

422

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,774

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $507k

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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
70%

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

US avg: 70.2%
Arthritis
Lower than avg (-12%)37%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
29%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.1k received from industry

48 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Cary Peterson'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 · 2006

    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. Board certified · May 26, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 20 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (Class of 2006)

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Cary Peterson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Cary Peterson for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Erie 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 Cary Peterson

NPI records show Dr. Peterson as active with telehealth listed in Erie, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (814) 877-8140.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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