Douglas Holt, M.D.

Emergency Medicine

Douglas Holt is an Emergency Medicine specialist based in Morehead City, NC with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(252) 808-6133Morehead City, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Douglas Holt, M.D. has practiced emergency medicine for 23+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2003 and has 23+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 21% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 13 Emergency Medicine providers in NCSee all Emergency Medicine in Morehead City23+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1223dNPPES updated 2023-01-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3500 Arendell St Carteret General Hospital, Morehead City, NC 28557-2901

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

4.28%

North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)

4.28% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

415

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

240

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

397

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $7k

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
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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+11%)60%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+11%)43%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+11%)41%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+7%)41%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Mood Disorders
39%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$26 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Douglas Holt's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2003

    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jan 16, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 23 years in practice

    Experienced

Emergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Taxonomy: 207P00000X

Education & Training

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (Class of 2003)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

207 Cabbage Inlet Ln, Wilmington, NC 28409-3004

Differs from practice location

Virtual Emergency Medicine Care With Douglas Holt

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Douglas Holt for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Morehead City 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 Douglas Holt

Dr. Holt is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Morehead City, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (252) 808-6133.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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