Thomas Scott Draughon, M.D.
Thomas Scott Draughon is a Family Medicine specialist based in Mount Olive, NC with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 23 years in family medicine, Thomas Scott Draughon, M.D. is a long-established family medicine physician in Mount Olive. Trained at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University (class of 2003), he has been practicing for over 23 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. CMS MIPS quality score: 79.67/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 44% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 11% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6781dNPPES updated 2007-10-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
201 N Breazeale Ave, Mount Olive, NC 28365-1603
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
202379.67/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.72%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.4 pts)
3.72% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.8%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
525
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
753
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
14,598
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.53M
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 Diabetes.
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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.0k received from industry
130 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 Thomas Scott Draughon's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
23 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University (Class of 2003)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Thomas Scott Draughon
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Thomas Scott Draughon for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Mount Olive 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 Thomas Scott Draughon
NPI records show Dr. Draughon as active with telehealth listed in Mount Olive, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 658-4954.
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 Thomas Scott Draughon
Practice Location
201 N Breazeale Ave, Mount Olive, NC 28365-1603
Mailing Address
201 N Breazeale Ave, Mount Olive, NC 28365-1603
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