Sophie Marian Draffin Austin
Sophie Marian Draffin Austin is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Durham, NC with over 4 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sophie Marian Draffin Austin has been part of the Durham medical community since 2020 in group practice. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 994dNPPES updated 2023-09-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5306 Nc Highway 55 Ste 105, Durham, NC 27713-7812
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 = better4.13%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1 pts)
4.13% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.9%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.1 pts)
Better than 77% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
73
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
57
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
363
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $19k
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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — 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 (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
Board certified · Sep 4, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
4 years in practice
Early-career
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Nursing Carrington Hall 120 North Medical Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7460
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Sophie Marian Draffin Austin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sophie Marian Draffin Austin for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — 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 Sophie Marian Draffin Austin
Dr. Austin is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 646-4858.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sophie Marian Draffin Austin
Practice Location
5306 Nc Highway 55 Ste 105, Durham, NC 27713-7812
Mailing Address
Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Nursing Carrington Hall 120 North Medical Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7460
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