John Thomas Mckay, D.O.

Hematology & Oncology

Internal Medicine

John Thomas Mckay is a Hematology & Oncology specialist based in Winston Salem, NC with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(336) 716-4464Winston Salem, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q3 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

John Thomas Mckay, D.O. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Winston Salem, NC in group practice. A Lake Erie Col of Osteo Med at Seton Hill Univ graduate since 2015, he brings 11+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 43% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 95 Internal Medicine providers in NCSee all Internal Medicine in Winston Salem11+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 1794dNPPES updated 2021-09-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157-0001

Fax: (336) 716-5687
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

8.57%

North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+3.5 pts)

8.57% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.7%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in North Carolina

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

Medicare Patients

182

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

84

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

420

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $305k

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 Arthritis.

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
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-3%)46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+10%)40%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%
Mood Disorders
28%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+4%)26%

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

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

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

US avg: 31.8%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$883 received from industry

6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 John Thomas Mckay's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.35 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2015

    Lake Erie Col of Osteo Med at Seton Hill Univ

  2. Board certified · Sep 8, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 11 years in practice

    Established

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Taxonomy: 207RH0003X

Education & Training

Lake Erie Col of Osteo Med at Seton Hill Univ (Class of 2015)

Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With John Thomas Mckay

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

Schedule a virtual visit with John Thomas Mckay for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Winston Salem 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 Thomas Mckay

NPI records show Dr. Mckay as active with telehealth listed in Winston Salem, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (336) 716-4464.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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