Michael John Rihm Craig, M.D.

Hospitalist

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(984) 974-1931Chapel Hill, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across NC can see Michael John Rihm Craig, M.D. in person in Chapel Hill or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine (class of 2005), he has been practicing for over 21 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 72 Hospitalist providers in NCSee all Hospitalist in Chapel Hill21+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 1773dNPPES updated 2021-06-28 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

101 Manning Dr Campus Box 7085, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7085

Fax: (984) 974-2216
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

79.6%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.2 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

71

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

28

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

54

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $18k

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+23%)72%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+21%)51%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+14%)48%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+14%)46%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
45%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+10%)42%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$13 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low 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 Michael John Rihm Craig's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2005

    Tulane University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jun 27, 2021

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 21 years in practice

    Experienced

HospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Taxonomy: 208M00000X

Education & Training

Tulane University School of Medicine (Class of 2005)

Virtual Hospitalist Care With Michael John Rihm Craig

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Michael John Rihm Craig for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chapel Hill 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 Michael John Rihm Craig

NPI records show Dr. Craig as active with telehealth listed in Chapel Hill, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (984) 974-1931.

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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