Marlena Parson
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Marlena Parson is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Durham, NC with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NC can see Marlena Parson in person in Durham or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 14+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with tobacco, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2590dNPPES updated 2019-04-23 · 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 = better94.2%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.4 pts)
Better than 88% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
45
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
77
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
191
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $43k
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 Tobacco Use Disorder, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
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%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — 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.
14 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Mailing address
1502 W Nc Highway 54 Ste 103, Durham, NC 27707-5572
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Marlena Parson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Marlena Parson for follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — 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 Marlena Parson
NPI records show Dr. Parson as active with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (443) 206-1930.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Marlena Parson
Practice Location
508 Fulton St, Durham, NC 27705-3875
Mailing Address
1502 W Nc Highway 54 Ste 103, Durham, NC 27707-5572
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