Cathy Sue Layne, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

(704) 403-1877Albemarle, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Cathy Sue Layne, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 20+ years, working in group practice. With 20+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Albemarle area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and schizophrenia (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 343 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NCSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Albemarle20+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 446dNPPES updated 2025-02-14 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

923 N 2nd St Ste 105, Albemarle, NC 28001-3317

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 83% of doctors in North Carolina on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Better than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina

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

Medicare Patients

21

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

39

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

134

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $9k

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.

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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Schizophrenia.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Schizophrenia
75%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Tobacco Use Disorder
67%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-8%)62%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+25%)57%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — 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

$17 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 Cathy Sue Layne's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.70 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Feb 13, 2025

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 20 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 19305, Charlotte, NC 28219-9305

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 511317

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Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Cathy Sue Layne

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Cathy Sue Layne for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, follow-up consultations — no travel to Albemarle 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 Cathy Sue Layne

Dr. Layne is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Albemarle, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (704) 403-1877.

Verified across 8 federal data sources

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

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