Margaret Pierson, MD
Margaret Pierson is a Family Medicine specialist based in Wilmington, NC with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Margaret Pierson, MD has been part of the Wilmington medical community since 2005 in group practice. Trained at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University (class of 2000), she has been practicing for over 26 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
7420 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411-9453
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 = better2.65%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.4 pts)
2.65% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.1%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
308
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
340
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,267
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $363k
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$122 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Margaret Pierson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
Board certified · Mar 17, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
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
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University (Class of 2000)
Mailing address
Po Box 936857, Atlanta, GA 31193-6857
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Margaret Pierson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Margaret Pierson for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, 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 Margaret Pierson
Dr. Pierson 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) 686-2525.
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 Margaret Pierson
Practice Location
7420 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411-9453
Mailing Address
Po Box 936857, Atlanta, GA 31193-6857
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