Donna Sue Mcdowell, FNP
Donna Sue Mcdowell, FNP has been part of the Lumberton medical community since 2019 in group practice. She has been in practice for 7+ years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 51% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 25% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2058dNPPES updated 2020-09-16 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1309 E 5th St, Lumberton, NC 28358-6031
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 = better0.81%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in North Carolina0.81% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.5%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
26
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
297
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,137
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $762k
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.
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 Diabetes.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$311 received from industry
15 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 Donna Sue Mcdowell's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 15, 2020
CMS-verified certification date
7 years in practice
Established
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Mailing address
60 Commerce Plaza Cir, Pembroke, NC 28372-7386
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Donna Sue Mcdowell
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Donna Sue Mcdowell for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Lumberton 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 Donna Sue Mcdowell
NPI records show Dr. Mcdowell as active with telehealth listed in Lumberton, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (910) 739-1666.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Donna Sue Mcdowell
Practice Location
1309 E 5th St, Lumberton, NC 28358-6031
Mailing Address
60 Commerce Plaza Cir, Pembroke, NC 28372-7386
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