Jeffrey Paul Crittenden, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Also practices: SLEEP MEDICINE
With over 40 years in psychiatry & neurology, Jeffrey Paul Crittenden, MD is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Boone. A Emory University School of Medicine graduate since 1986, he brings 40+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 21% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 27% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
400 Shadowline Dr Suite 202, Boone, NC 28607-5089
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 83% of doctors in North Carolina on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Better than 83% 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 = better4.17%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.9 pts)
4.17% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.3%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
684
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
408
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,574
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.76M
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 (+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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%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 (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$229 received from industry
11 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 Jeffrey Paul Crittenden's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
Emory University School of Medicine
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Emory University School of Medicine (Class of 1986)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Jeffrey Paul Crittenden
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jeffrey Paul Crittenden for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Boone 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 Jeffrey Paul Crittenden
Dr. Crittenden is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Boone, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 262-0600.
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
400 Shadowline Dr Suite 202, Boone, NC 28607-5089
Mailing Address
400 Shadowline Dr Suite 202, Boone, NC 28607-5089
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