Michelle Long
Michelle Long has practiced nursing for 11+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2016 — over 11 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 96.6/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 71% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
11728 S 226 Hwy, Spruce Pine, NC 28777-8954
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 70% of doctors in North Carolina on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202396.6/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13 pts)
Better than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in North CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better8.95%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+3.8 pts)
8.95% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.2 pts)
Better than 71% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
26
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
456
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,729
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $721k
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-24%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$23 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 Michelle Long's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
11 years in practice
Established
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 602373, Charlotte, NC 28260-2373
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Michelle Long
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michelle Long for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Spruce Pine 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 Michelle Long
NPI records show Dr. Long as active with telehealth listed in Spruce Pine, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 765-5672.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michelle Long
Practice Location
11728 S 226 Hwy, Spruce Pine, NC 28777-8954
Mailing Address
Po Box 602373, Charlotte, NC 28260-2373
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