Parinda Kanaiyalal Fruchtman, MD

Family Medicine

Parinda Kanaiyalal Fruchtman is a Family Medicine specialist based in Salisbury, NC with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(704) 639-0407Salisbury, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Parinda Kanaiyalal Fruchtman, MD runs an independent family medicine physician practice in Salisbury, NC. She graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1994 and has 32+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 911 Family Medicine providers in NCSee all Family Medicine in Salisbury32+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1406a W Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28144-2502

Fax: (704) 639-9599
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

20.92%

North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+15.8 pts)

20.92% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

77.7%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.1 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

120

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

1,107

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

10,215

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.39M

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 (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+22%)71%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+4%)38%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+4%)38%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
35%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

COPD
Higher than avg (+10%)30%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

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

Depression
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.9k received from industry

96 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Parinda Kanaiyalal Fruchtman'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 · 1994

    Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

  2. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Class of 1994)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

105 Willow Rd, Salisbury, NC 28147-7746

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Parinda Kanaiyalal Fruchtman

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Parinda Kanaiyalal Fruchtman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Salisbury 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 Parinda Kanaiyalal Fruchtman

Dr. Fruchtman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Salisbury, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (704) 639-0407.

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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