David Harding Priest, M.D.

Infectious Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

David Harding Priest is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Winston Salem, NC with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(336) 718-0440Winston Salem, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q4 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

David Harding Priest, M.D. practices as part of a group infectious disease specialist practice in Winston Salem, NC. A Wake Forest University School of Medicine graduate since 1999, he brings 27+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 83 Internal Medicine providers in NCSee all Internal Medicine in Winston Salem27+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1298dNPPES updated 2023-04-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1381 Westgate Center Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27103-2934

Fax: (336) 718-0441
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

47

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

115

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,156

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.87M

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
70%

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

High Cholesterol
68%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Chronic Kidney Disease
36%

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

Anxiety Disorders
34%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Osteoporosis
26%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

Ischemic Heart Disease
23%

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

Depression
23%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$13 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 David Harding Priest's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.39 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

He 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. Graduated medical school · 1999

    Wake Forest University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Apr 25, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineInfectious Disease in Winston SalemAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.

Taxonomy: 207RI0200X

Education & Training

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (Class of 1999)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 751803, Charlotte, NC 28275-1803

Differs from practice location

Virtual Infectious Disease Care With David Harding Priest

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

Schedule a virtual visit with David Harding Priest for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Winston Salem 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 Harding Priest

NPI records show Dr. Priest as active with telehealth listed in Winston Salem, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (336) 718-0440.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

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

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