Thomas Preston Kennedy, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Patients across NC can see Thomas Preston Kennedy, MD in person in Morganton or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Vanderbilt University School of Medicine graduate since 1975, he brings 51+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 751dNPPES updated 2024-04-15 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2209 S Sterling St Ste 600, Morganton, NC 28655-4092
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better37.6%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-45.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
438
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
195
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,193
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $578k
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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — 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 (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 1975
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 14, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
51 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Class of 1975)
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Thomas Preston Kennedy
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Thomas Preston Kennedy for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — 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 Thomas Preston Kennedy
Dr. Kennedy 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) 580-4577.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Thomas Preston Kennedy
Practice Location
2209 S Sterling St Ste 600, Morganton, NC 28655-4092
Mailing Address
2209 S Sterling St Ste 600, Morganton, NC 28655-4092
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