Kenneth M Carnes, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Kenneth M Carnes is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Raleigh, NC with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kenneth M Carnes, M.D. has been part of the Raleigh medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Washington University School of Medicine (class of 1992), he has been practicing for over 34 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1878dNPPES updated 2021-04-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1540 Sunday Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607-6000
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better8.85%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+3.8 pts)
8.85% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.5%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.7 pts)
Better than 87% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
657
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
753
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,630
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $869k
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 (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — 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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$5.8k received from industry
292 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Kenneth M Carnes's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Board certified · Mar 31, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
34 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
Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 1992)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Kenneth M Carnes
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kenneth M Carnes for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Raleigh 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 Kenneth M Carnes
Dr. Carnes is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Raleigh, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 782-3456.
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 Kenneth M Carnes
Practice Location
1540 Sunday Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607-6000
Mailing Address
1540 Sunday Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607-6000
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