Susan Paulette Payne, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Susan Paulette Payne is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Gastonia, NC with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Susan Paulette Payne, NP has been part of the Gastonia medical community since 2007 in independent practice. She graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2008 and has 18+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, hypertension, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).
Older · 2239dNPPES updated 2020-04-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better78.8%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
30
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
43
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
645
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $367k
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 Mood Disorders, Hypertension, and Anxiety Disorders.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$173 received from industry
9 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Susan Paulette Payne's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 5, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
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Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Education & Training
University of South Carolina School of Medicine (Class of 2008)
Mailing address
1520 Chadmore Ln Nw, Concord, NC 28027-9084
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Susan Paulette Payne
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Susan Paulette Payne for mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling — no travel to Gastonia 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 Susan Paulette Payne
Dr. Payne is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Gastonia, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (704) 854-9828.
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 Susan Paulette Payne
Practice Location
1723 Armstrong Park Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054-4802
Mailing Address
1520 Chadmore Ln Nw, Concord, NC 28027-9084
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