Rowena Blas Mariano, M.D.
Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Rowena Blas Mariano is a Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in Durham, NC with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT
Rowena Blas Mariano, M.D. has practiced physical medicine & rehabilitation for 31+ years, working in group practice. A University of California, Geffen School of Medicine graduate since 1995, she brings 31+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
Older · 4828dNPPES updated 2013-03-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better35.21%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+30.1 pts)
35.21% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
84
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
78
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
409
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $9k
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$374 received from industry
9 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Rowena Blas Mariano's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
David Geffen School of Medicine at Ucla
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 2081P2900X
Education & Training
University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (Class of 1995)
Mailing address
Po Box 63362, Charlotte, NC 28263-3362
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Rowena Blas Mariano
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rowena Blas Mariano for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Durham 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 Rowena Blas Mariano
NPI records show Dr. Mariano as active with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 684-8111.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710-4000
Mailing Address
Po Box 63362, Charlotte, NC 28263-3362
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