Catherine M. James, CRNP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Catherine M. James is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Reading, PA with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(610) 507-0352Reading, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Catherine M. James, CRNP has practiced nursing for 13+ years, working in independent practice. She has been in practice for 13+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 383 Nurse Practitioner providers in PASee all Nurse Practitioner in Reading13+ years experienceNPI since 2013

Older · 2231dNPPES updated 2020-04-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

202 High St, Reading, PA 19606-2215

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

97.3%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.5 pts)

Top 7% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

71

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

102

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,335

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $81k

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Hypertension.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+36%)70%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+34%)66%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+2%)51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Bipolar Disorder
34%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Apr 13, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 13 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPsychiatric/Mental Health in ReadingPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LP0808X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3104 N Wagner Cir, Sinking Spring, PA 19608-8939

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Catherine M. James

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Catherine M. James for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Reading 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 M. James

Dr. James is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Reading, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (610) 507-0352.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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