Gowthami Arepally, MD

Hematology Internal Medicine

Gowthami Arepally is a Hematology Internal Medicine specialist based in Durham, NC with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(919) 620-4467Durham, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Gowthami Arepally, MD has practiced internal medicine for 37+ years, working in group practice. A Vanderbilt University School of Medicine graduate since 1989, he brings 37+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.

1 of 30 Internal Medicine providers in NCSee all Internal Medicine in Durham37+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4749dNPPES updated 2013-05-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

Duke University Medical Ctr Box 3486, Durham, NC 27710-0001

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

51.1%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-31.7 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

156

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

112

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

501

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $364k

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 Chronic Kidney 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 (+1%)71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+24%)54%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+1%)33%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
33%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1989

    Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

  2. 37 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Hematologists specialize in blood disorders including anemia, clotting disorders, hemophilia, sickle cell disease, lymphoma, leukemia, and other blood cancers. They manage anticoagulation therapy and blood transfusions.

Taxonomy: 207RH0000X

Education & Training

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Class of 1989)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Duke University Medical Ctr Dumc 3486, Durham, NC 27710-0001

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Gowthami Arepally

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Gowthami Arepally for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Durham 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 Gowthami Arepally

Dr. Arepally is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 620-4467.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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