Mario Ernesto Olmedo, MD
Mario Ernesto Olmedo is a Family Medicine specialist based in Durham, NC with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Mario Ernesto Olmedo, MD practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Durham, NC. Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (class of 2005), he has been practicing for over 21 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 76% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6455dNPPES updated 2008-09-19 · 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 = better90.8%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8 pts)
Better than 76% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
250
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
524
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,417
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $471k
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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 · 2005
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
21 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
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 2005)
Mailing address
Box 3886, Dumc 2100 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Mario Ernesto Olmedo
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mario Ernesto Olmedo for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, 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 Mario Ernesto Olmedo
NPI records show Dr. Olmedo as active with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 383-4355.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Mario Ernesto Olmedo
Practice Location
1901 Hillandale Rd Suite D, Durham, NC 27705-2664
Mailing Address
Box 3886, Dumc 2100 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710
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