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Neurology

Katharine R. Colton, MD

Works at hospitals in Durham, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Katharine R. Colton, MD is a neurologist at 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705. Phone: (919) 684-8111. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Katharine R. Colton had 52 Original Medicare patients and 197 services. NPI 1982099651. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Neurologist (Medicare lists Neurology)
  • Address: 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (919) 684‑8111
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Duke University Hospital
  • Group practice: Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc
  • Medical school: Duke University School Of Medicine · graduated 2015 (11 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Katharine R. Colton, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Katharine R. Colton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katharine R. Colton accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Katharine R. Colton see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 52 Original Medicare patients and 197 services for Katharine R. Colton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Katharine R. Colton's NPI number?
1982099651. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Katharine R. Colton, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients52
Services billed to Medicare197
Different services or procedures10
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)120 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)38 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)25 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol73%
  • Stroke or mini-stroke60%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Diabetes42%
  • Chronic kidney disease40%

Hospitals where Katharine R. Colton works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Katharine R. Colton at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Katharine R. Colton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Katharine R. Colton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc3,185 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurologists in Durham

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Durham, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolDuke University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2015 (11 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1982099651
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians