Michael Dean Medlock, MD

Addiction Medicine Preventive Medicine

Preventive Medicine

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MA can see Michael Dean Medlock, MD in person in Salem or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of Florida College of Medicine graduate since 1984, he brings 42+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, anxiety, and substance use (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 55% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 4 Preventive Medicine providers in MASee all Preventive Medicine in Salem42+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1265dNPPES updated 2022-11-18 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

47 Congress St, Salem, MA 01970

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

14.1%

Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+9 pts)

14.1% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.5%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Massachusetts

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

Medicare Patients

31

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

26

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

227

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $31k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.

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, Anxiety Disorders, and Substance Use Disorders.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+34%)68%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor

Substance Use Disorders
68%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-9%)61%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-1%)48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
48%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+7%)39%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — 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

$19 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Michael Dean Medlock'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 · 1984

    University of Florida College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Nov 17, 2022

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 42 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Preventive MedicineAddiction Medicine in SalemAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician engaged in the subspecialty practice of Addiction Medicine who specializes in the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of persons with the disease of addiction.

Taxonomy: 2083A0300X

Education & Training

University of Florida College of Medicine (Class of 1984)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

43 Turning Mill Rd, Lexington, MA 02420-1319

Differs from practice location

Virtual Addiction Medicine Care With Michael Dean Medlock

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Dean Medlock for cholesterol management, anxiety counseling, substance use counseling — no travel to Salem 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 Dean Medlock

Dr. Medlock is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Salem, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (978) 744-8388.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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