Sean Pokorney, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY), INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across NC can see Sean Pokorney, MD in person in Morganton or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 2008 and has 18+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and afib (per CMS data).
Older · 3079dNPPES updated 2017-11-30 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2209 S Sterling St Ste 530, Morganton, NC 28655-4093
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better67.5%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-15.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
772
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
307
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,001
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $398k
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 Atrial Fibrillation.
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
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$62.7k received from industry
139 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Sean Pokorney's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
18 years in practice
Experienced
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (Class of 2008)
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Sean Pokorney
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sean Pokorney for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Morganton 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 Sean Pokorney
Dr. Pokorney is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Morganton, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 580-4230.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sean Pokorney
Practice Location
2209 S Sterling St Ste 530, Morganton, NC 28655-4093
Mailing Address
2209 S Sterling St Ste 530, Morganton, NC 28655-4093
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