David Justin Halpern, MD, MPH

Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

David Justin Halpern is a Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Durham, NC with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE

(919) 471-1518Durham, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

David Justin Halpern, MD, MPH has been part of the Durham medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 2004 and has 22+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 49% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 33 Internal Medicine providers in NCSee all Internal Medicine in Durham22+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4743dNPPES updated 2013-05-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4220 N Roxboro St Durham Medical Center, Durham, NC 27704-1826

Fax: (919) 471-1298
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.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.96%

North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in North Carolina

0.96% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.7%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in North Carolina

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

Medicare Patients

278

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

537

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

7,112

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $897k

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-24%)46%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-24%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-11%)38%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+3%)37%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+7%)37%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Atrial Fibrillation
Lower than avg (-2%)20%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2004

    Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University

  2. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineGeriatric Medicine in DurhamAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Geriatricians specialize in healthcare for older adults, managing multiple chronic conditions, medication interactions, cognitive decline, falls prevention, and end-of-life care planning.

Taxonomy: 207RG0300X

Education & Training

Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (Class of 2004)

Virtual Geriatric Medicine Care With David Justin Halpern

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

Schedule a virtual visit with David Justin Halpern for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Durham 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 David Justin Halpern

Dr. Halpern is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 471-1518.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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