John R. Greene, M.D.
John R. Greene is a Family Medicine specialist based in Whiteville, NC with over 48 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NC can see John R. Greene, M.D. in person in Whiteville or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Howard University College of Medicine graduate since 1978, he brings 48+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 29% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 927dNPPES updated 2023-11-08 · 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 = better8.88%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+3.8 pts)
8.88% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
107
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
379
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
12,305
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.74M
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 (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$468 received from industry
24 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 John R. Greene's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1978
Howard University College of Medicine
Board certified · Nov 7, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
48 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
Howard University College of Medicine (Class of 1978)
Mailing address
251 Harry S Truman Dr Apt 31, Largo, MD 20774-2044
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With John R. Greene
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John R. Greene for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Whiteville 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 John R. Greene
Dr. Greene is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Whiteville, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 368-6793.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact John R. Greene
Practice Location
326 Columbus Corners Dr, Whiteville, NC 28472-4929
Mailing Address
251 Harry S Truman Dr Apt 31, Largo, MD 20774-2044
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