Sarah J Macduffie, DO

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Family Medicine

Sarah J Macduffie is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Dover, NH with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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With over 34 years in family medicine, Sarah J Macduffie, DO is a long-established hospice and palliative medicine specialist in Dover. Trained at University of New England, College of Osteo 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

  • Uses generic medications more than 61% of reporting doctors in New Hampshire
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 4 Family Medicine providers in NHSee all Family Medicine in Dover34+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 3033dNPPES updated 2018-02-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Hampshire Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

789 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820-2526

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

52.34%

New Hampshire avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+47.2 pts)

52.34% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.7%

New Hampshire avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in New Hampshire

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

Medicare Patients

185

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

65

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

214

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $15k

Percentile rankings compared against 597 reporting peers in New Hampshire.

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 (+1%)71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+5%)54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
52%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+29%)51%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+18%)50%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+27%)49%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+15%)49%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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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 New England, College of Osteo Medicine

  2. 34 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Taxonomy: 207QH0002X

Education & Training

University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine (Class of 1992)

Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Sarah J Macduffie

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Sarah J Macduffie for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Dover 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 Sarah J Macduffie

NPI records show Dr. Macduffie as active with telehealth listed in Dover, NH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (603) 740-3330.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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