Rita Elizabeth Treanor Plemmons Winfield, MD

Family Medicine

Rita Elizabeth Treanor Plemmons Winfield is a Family Medicine specialist based in Johnson City, TN with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(423) 433-6370Johnson City, TN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Rita Elizabeth Treanor Plemmons Winfield, MD has practiced family medicine for 34+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (class of 1992), she has been practicing for over 34 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 46% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
  • Uses generic medications more than 42% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 263 Family Medicine providers in TNSee all Family Medicine in Johnson City34+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1012dNPPES updated 2023-08-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

316 Marketplace Dr Suite 20, Johnson City, TN 37604-8934

Fax: (423) 610-0045
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.63%

Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Tennessee

0.63% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.6%

Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.8 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Tennessee

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

Medicare Patients

258

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

689

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

12,474

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.25M

Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.

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
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-15%)34%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
22%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-11%)21%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$855 received from industry

52 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 Rita Elizabeth Treanor Plemmons Winfield'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 · 1992

    University of North Carolina School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Aug 14, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 34 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

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 1992)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

105 W Stone Dr Suite 6a, Kingsport, TN 37660-3365

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Rita Elizabeth Treanor Plemmons Winfield

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Rita Elizabeth Treanor Plemmons Winfield for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Johnson City 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 Rita Elizabeth Treanor Plemmons Winfield

Dr. Plemmons Winfield is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Johnson City, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (423) 433-6370.

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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