Catherine W Hamel, PAC
Catherine W Hamel is a Physician Assistant based in Andover, MA with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MA can see Catherine W Hamel, PAC in person in Andover or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine in 1983 and has 43+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 62% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3053dNPPES updated 2018-01-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.6%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
121
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
148
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
730
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $65k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — 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 (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — 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 · 1983
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille a. Carver College of Medicine
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Education & Training
University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (Class of 1983)
Virtual Medical Care With Catherine W Hamel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Catherine W Hamel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Andover 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 Catherine W Hamel
Dr. Hamel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Andover, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (978) 749-4455.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Catherine W Hamel
Practice Location
180 Main St, Andover, MA 01810-4166
Mailing Address
180 Main St, Andover, MA 01810-4166
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