Ronald Michael Lather, MD
Ronald Michael Lather is an Internal Medicine specialist based in New Bern, NC with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 36 years in internal medicine, Ronald Michael Lather, MD is a long-established internist in New Bern. Trained at Albany Medical College of Union University (class of 1990), he has been practicing for over 36 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 37% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 25% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4132dNPPES updated 2015-01-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
108 Market St, New Bern, NC 28560-6704
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 = better1.94%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.2 pts)
1.94% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.9%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
457
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
521
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
10,973
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.25M
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.5k received from industry
96 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Ronald Michael Lather's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
Albany Medical College
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Albany Medical College of Union University (Class of 1990)
Mailing address
Po Box 12248, New Bern, NC 28561-2248
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Ronald Michael Lather
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ronald Michael Lather for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New Bern 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 Ronald Michael Lather
NPI records show Dr. Lather as active with telehealth listed in New Bern, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (252) 672-0224.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
108 Market St, New Bern, NC 28560-6704
Mailing Address
Po Box 12248, New Bern, NC 28561-2248
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