Karrie Elizabeth Grear, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Karrie Elizabeth Grear is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Wilmington, NC with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Karrie Elizabeth Grear, MD practices as part of a group neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Wilmington, NC. Trained at University of Kentucky College of Medicine (class of 2010), she has been practicing for over 16 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 21% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1824dNPPES updated 2021-05-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.74%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.4 pts)
2.74% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better80.5%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
761
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
455
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,005
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.01M
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%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$793 received from industry
20 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Karrie Elizabeth Grear's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2010
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Board certified · May 25, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
16 years in practice
Experienced
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
University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Class of 2010)
Mailing address
Po Box 936857, Atlanta, GA 31193-6857
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Karrie Elizabeth Grear
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karrie Elizabeth Grear for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Wilmington 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 Karrie Elizabeth Grear
Dr. Grear is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Wilmington, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (910) 662-7500.
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 Karrie Elizabeth Grear
Practice Location
1509 Doctors Cir Bldg C, Wilmington, NC 28401-7403
Mailing Address
Po Box 936857, Atlanta, GA 31193-6857
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