Gregory E. Sawin, MD, MPH
Gregory E. Sawin is a Family Medicine specialist based in Durham, NC with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Gregory E. Sawin, MD, MPH has been part of the Durham medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 32% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2320dNPPES updated 2020-01-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.41%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.3 pts)
5.41% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.8%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
112
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
199
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,739
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $214k
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 2002
Morehouse School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 14, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
24 years in practice
Experienced
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
Morehouse School of Medicine (Class of 2002)
Mailing address
2200 W Main St Ste 400, Durham, NC 27705-1108
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Gregory E. Sawin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gregory E. Sawin for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis 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 Gregory E. Sawin
Dr. Sawin 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) 660-2200.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Gregory E. Sawin
Practice Location
3116 N Duke St Fl 1, Durham, NC 27704-2102
Mailing Address
2200 W Main St Ste 400, Durham, NC 27705-1108
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