David Ryan Worthen, M.D.

Family Medicine

David Ryan Worthen is a Family Medicine specialist based in Manteo, NC with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(252) 473-3478Manteo, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

David Ryan Worthen, M.D. specializes in family medicine, serving patients in Manteo, NC in group practice. He has been practicing since 2015 — over 12 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 98.33/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 54% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Uses generic medications more than 47% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 74% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 911 Family Medicine providers in NCSee all Family Medicine in Manteo12+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 1144dNPPES updated 2023-04-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

604 Amanda St, Manteo, NC 27954-9039

Fax: (252) 473-3600
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 74% of doctors in North Carolina on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

98.33/100

North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.7 pts)

Better than 74% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.57%

North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in North Carolina

0.57% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.2%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.4 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

359

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

421

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,589

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $438k

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 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
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-13%)36%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

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 (-1%)21%

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

US avg: 22%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — 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. Board certified · Apr 5, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 12 years in practice

    Established

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

Virtual Family Medicine Care With David Ryan Worthen

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

Schedule a virtual visit with David Ryan Worthen for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Manteo 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 Ryan Worthen

NPI records show Dr. Worthen as active with telehealth listed in Manteo, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (252) 473-3478.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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