Catherine Kushner Wells, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner

Catherine Kushner Wells is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Travelers Rest, SC with over 5 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(864) 288-8280Travelers Rest, SC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Catherine Kushner Wells, FNP-BC has practiced nursing for 5+ years, working in independent practice. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 84.71/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 20% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 54% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 484 Nurse Practitioner providers in SCSee all Nurse Practitioner in Travelers Rest5+ years experienceNPI since 2021

Older · 184dNPPES updated 2025-11-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

200 N Highway 25, Travelers Rest, SC 29690-2300

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in South Carolina, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

84.71/100

South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.1 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

80.7%

South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.1 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

134

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

136

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

186

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $5k

Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South 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.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-12%)37%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
30%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-5%)29%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-5%)27%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — 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 · Nov 19, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 5 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Virtual Nursing Care With Catherine Kushner Wells

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Catherine Kushner Wells for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Travelers Rest 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 Kushner Wells

NPI records show Dr. Wells as active with telehealth listed in Travelers Rest, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (864) 288-8280.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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