Marie Mcdonald, M.D.

Pediatrics

Marie Mcdonald is a Pediatrics specialist based in Durham, NC with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(919) 684-8111Durham, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Marie Mcdonald, M.D. has been part of the Durham medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 41+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Durham area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

1 of 11 Pediatrics providers in NCSee all Pediatrics in Durham41+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5099dNPPES updated 2012-06-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710-0001

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

48.5%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-34.3 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

32

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescriptions Written

68

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.05M

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-14%)56%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-17%)53%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-15%)34%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$6.2k received from industry

15 transactions reported in 2018 ·High 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 2018, attributed to Marie Mcdonald's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 41 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

PediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Taxonomy: 208000000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

5213 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713-4430

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pediatrics Care With Marie Mcdonald

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Marie Mcdonald 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 Marie Mcdonald

NPI records show Dr. Mcdonald as active with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 684-8111.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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