George A Stouffer, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

George A Stouffer is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Chapel Hill, ND with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY), INTERNAL MEDICINE

(919) 966-4131Chapel Hill, ND
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

George a Stouffer, MD has practiced internal medicine for 39+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine (class of 1987), he has been practicing for over 39 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 25% of reporting doctors in North Dakota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 7 Internal Medicine providers in NDSee all Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill39+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6542dNPPES updated 2008-06-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Dakota Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, ND 27599-0001

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

81.3%

North Dakota avg: 83.6 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.5 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

247

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

119

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

822

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $177k

Percentile rankings compared against 160 reporting peers in North Dakota.

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 Ischemic Heart Disease.

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+6%)40%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+13%)35%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+11%)33%

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

US avg: 22%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
30%

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

US avg: 29.6%
GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$429 received from industry

5 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 George a Stouffer'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 · 1987

    University of Maryland School of Medicine

  2. 39 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.

Taxonomy: 207RC0000X

Education & Training

University of Maryland School of Medicine (Class of 1987)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

143 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516-2539

Differs from practice location

Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With George a Stouffer

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

Schedule a virtual visit with George a Stouffer for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Chapel 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 George a Stouffer

NPI records show Dr. Stouffer as active with telehealth listed in Chapel Hill, ND. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 966-4131.

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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