Edwin P Little, MD
Edwin P Little is a Family Medicine specialist based in Pink Hill, NC with over 46 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Edwin P Little, MD has practiced family medicine for 46+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 1980 and has 46+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 98.33/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 53% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 41% 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
Older · 1592dNPPES updated 2022-01-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
103 S Central Ave, Pink Hill, NC 28572
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
202398.33/100
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 CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.65%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in North Carolina0.65% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.4%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
233
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
429
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
9,679
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $947k
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 (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$84 received from industry
5 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 Edwin P Little's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1980
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Board certified · Jan 11, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
46 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Education & Training
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 1980)
Mailing address
701 Doctors Drive Suite N, Kinston, NC 28501
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Edwin P Little
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Edwin P Little for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Pink Hill 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 Edwin P Little
Dr. Little is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pink Hill, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (252) 568-4111.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
103 S Central Ave, Pink Hill, NC 28572
Mailing Address
701 Doctors Drive Suite N, Kinston, NC 28501
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