Donna Sue Mcdowell, FNP

Nurse Practitioner

(910) 739-1666Lumberton, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 586 Nurse Practitioner providers in NCSee all Nurse Practitioner in Lumberton7+ years experienceNPI since 2019

Older · 2058dNPPES updated 2020-09-16 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1309 E 5th St, Lumberton, NC 28358-6031

Fax: (910) 739-6822
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

0.81%

North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in North Carolina

0.81% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

82.5%

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 practice

Prescription 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.

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 Diabetes.

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
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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+31%)65%

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+9%)58%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+14%)46%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$311 received from industry

15 transactions 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 Donna Sue Mcdowell's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Sep 15, 2020

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 7 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

(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

Practice Footprint

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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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