Kevin Edelen, NP
Kevin Edelen is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Durham, NC with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kevin Edelen, NP has been part of the Durham medical community since 2018 in group practice. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2018 and has 8+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 276dNPPES updated 2025-08-21 · 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.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.9%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.1 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
40
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
109
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
494
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $27k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — 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 (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2018
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 20, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Education & Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 2018)
Mailing address
5213 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713-4430
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Kevin Edelen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kevin Edelen for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Durham 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 Kevin Edelen
Dr. Edelen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 680-1045.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kevin Edelen
Practice Location
5102 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704-1420
Mailing Address
5213 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713-4430
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