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Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD

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(James G. Scanlan, MD)

(25 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease) and General Practice

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1973)

Professional interests include: cardiac catheterization, heart problems

4201 Lake Boone Trail Suite 104
Raleigh, NC 27607

(919) 881-0160

Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD is a cardiologist in Raleigh, NC specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and general practice. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1973 and has 53 years of experience. Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD is affiliated with UNC Health, REX HOSPITAL INC and UNC Health Medical Group UNC Health Rex.

Office Locations

4201 Lake Boone Trail Suite 104
Raleigh, NC 27607

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Some issues Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD can help you with:

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.

A coronary catheter can be used to:

Take blood samples
Inject dye for an angiogram
Check for valve defects
Measure oxygen and pressure levels within the heart chambers
Take a biopsy
Perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, or procedure to clear blocked arteries
Widen narrowed valve openings

Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

cardiac procedures

In 2012, Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD performed more cardiac procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD treated as a cardiologist in Raleigh, NC during 2012 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	572
catheterization	59
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	1068
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100
minimally invasive procedures	59
nuclear scan	94
stent placement (stenting)	23
stress testing	189
ultrasound (sonogram)	360
vascular procedures	72

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD treated as a cardiologist in Raleigh, NC during 2013 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, ultrasound (sonogram) and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	58
cardiac procedures	820
catheterization	183
diagnostic procedures	96
doctor visit	1100
hospital care	77
inpatient care	77
minimally invasive procedures	183
nuclear scan	190
stent placement (stenting)	58
stress testing	382
ultrasound (sonogram)	300
vascular procedures	141

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	428
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	87
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD treated as a cardiologist in Raleigh, NC during 2014 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	433
catheterization	37
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	811
hospital care	54
inpatient care	54
minimally invasive procedures	37
nuclear scan	94
stress testing	188
ultrasound (sonogram)	231
vascular procedures	60

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	67
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD treated as a cardiologist in Raleigh, NC during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	30
cardiac procedures	474
catheterization	84
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	795
hospital care	83
inpatient care	83
minimally invasive procedures	84
nuclear scan	84
stent placement (stenting)	30
stress testing	171
ultrasound (sonogram)	252
vascular procedures	72

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	410
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	678
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	140
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD treated as a cardiologist in Raleigh, NC during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	493
catheterization	41
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	791
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
minimally invasive procedures	41
nuclear scan	109
stress testing	221
ultrasound (sonogram)	276
vascular procedures	86

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	76
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD treated as a cardiologist in Raleigh, NC during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	46
cardiac procedures	529
catheterization	117
diagnostic procedures	48
doctor visit	865
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125
minimally invasive procedures	117
nuclear scan	99
stent placement (stenting)	46
stress testing	203
ultrasound (sonogram)	260
vascular procedures	99

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	75
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD treated as a cardiologist in Raleigh, NC during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	26
cardiac procedures	380
catheterization	76
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	727
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
minimally invasive procedures	76
nuclear scan	55
stent placement (stenting)	26
stress testing	114
ultrasound (sonogram)	229
vascular procedures	76

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD treated as a cardiologist in Raleigh, NC during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	304
catheterization	33
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	673
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	33
nuclear scan	55
stress testing	111
ultrasound (sonogram)	184
vascular procedures	57

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	72
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD treated as a cardiologist in Raleigh, NC during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	300
catheterization	25
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	457
minimally invasive procedures	25
nuclear scan	55
stress testing	103
ultrasound (sonogram)	196
vascular procedures	49

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	469
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	750
Black	128
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	369
From 75 to 84	342
85 and over	137
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD treated as a cardiologist in Raleigh, NC during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	255
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	383
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
minimally invasive procedures	15
nuclear scan	55
stress testing	97
ultrasound (sonogram)	158
vascular procedures	30

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	397
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	637
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	297
85 and over	127
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	21
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD treated as a cardiologist in Raleigh, NC during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	215
catheterization	21
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	385
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
minimally invasive procedures	21
nuclear scan	36
stress testing	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	120
vascular procedures	21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	363

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	645
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	271
From 75 to 84	302
85 and over	135
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	44
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD treated as a cardiologist in Raleigh, NC were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

angioplasty	40
cardiac procedures	434
catheterization	62
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	732
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65
minimally invasive procedures	62
nuclear scan	84
stent placement (stenting)	36
stress testing	168
ultrasound (sonogram)	233
vascular procedures	69

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	32
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	431
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	196
85 and over	83
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	190

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD treated were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1973. He is certified by the Internal Medicine-Cardiovascular Disease, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1973)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine-Cardiovascular Disease, Board Certified (1983)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

REX HOSPITAL INC

UNC Health Medical Group UNC Health Rex

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), MedCost, UnitedHealthcare, Carolina Complete Health, Liberty Advantage, Contigo Health, Veterans Affairs, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, CHAMPVA, Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, North Carolina State Health Plan, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare

AmeriHealth Caritas

Aetna

Humana

Cigna

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)

MedCost

UnitedHealthcare

Carolina Complete Health

Liberty Advantage

Contigo Health

Veterans Affairs

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Medicaid

CHAMPVA

Centene

Group Health Plan (GHP)

MedCost PPO

FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans

North Carolina State Health Plan

Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health)

BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network)

FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct

Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026)

Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2)

BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN))

Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2)

Meritain Health, an Aetna Company

Longevity Health Plan I-SNP

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 25 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Raleigh, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James G. Scanlan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$724 ELIQUIS $715	ERBITUX $9
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$522 BRILINTA $510	FARXIGA $12
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$422 ENTRESTO $407	NON BRAND $14
Abbott Laboratories	$418 Mitra Clip system $382	Assurity Pacemaker $36
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$412 Pradaxa $360	JARDIANCE $52
Other	$1,904 XARELTO $397	ELIQUIS $256	Repatha $145	NEXLETOL $125	Resolute $117	Other $863

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,389
Education	$13

Biography

Dr. James Scanlan's areas of specialization are general practice and cardiology (heart disease). Dr. Scanlan graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Scanlan include heart problems and cardiac catheterization. On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He most likely takes UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Scanlan is affiliated with UNC Health. He has an open panel in Raleigh, NC according to Yext.