Suzanne Elaine Mcadams, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Suzanne Elaine Mcadams, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 36+ years, working in independent practice. A George Washington University School of Medicine graduate since 1990, she brings 36+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 78.07/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 10% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
895 State Farm Rd Suite 501, Boone, NC 28607-4917
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202378.07/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.94%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)
3.94% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.7%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
461
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
579
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,220
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.01M
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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — 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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$506 received from industry
25 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Suzanne Elaine Mcadams's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
George Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Suzanne Elaine Mcadams
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Suzanne Elaine Mcadams for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Boone 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 Suzanne Elaine Mcadams
Dr. Mcadams is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Boone, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 264-7720.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Suzanne Elaine Mcadams
Practice Location
895 State Farm Rd Suite 501, Boone, NC 28607-4917
Mailing Address
895 State Farm Rd Suite 501, Boone, NC 28607-4917
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