Cathryn Gerian Pearl, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant

Cathryn Gerian Pearl is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Gaylord, MI with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(989) 731-7860Gaylord, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Cathryn Gerian Pearl, PA-C has been part of the Gaylord medical community since 2008 in group practice. With 31+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Gaylord area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 31% of reporting doctors in Michigan
  • Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in Michigan
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 80 Physician Assistant providers in MISee all Physician Assistant in Gaylord31+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 894dNPPES updated 2023-12-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

829 N Center Ave Suite 210, Gaylord, MI 49735-1595

Fax: (989) 731-7833
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3.41%

Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.7 pts)

3.41% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.6%

Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.8 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Michigan

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

Medicare Patients

18

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

231

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,078

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $287k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+12%)61%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$84 received from industry

5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Cathryn Gerian Pearl's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Dec 11, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 31 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

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Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

223 N Park St, Boyne City, MI 49712-1220

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Cathryn Gerian Pearl

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Cathryn Gerian Pearl for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Gaylord 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 Cathryn Gerian Pearl

NPI records show Dr. Pearl as active with telehealth listed in Gaylord, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (989) 731-7860.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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