Cathryn E Schnell, PA-C
Cathryn E Schnell is a Physician Assistant based in Grand Junction, CO with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Cathryn E Schnell, PA-C has been part of the Grand Junction medical community since 2006 in group practice. A Mid West Medical College graduate since 2006, she brings 20+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and asthma.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1120 Wellington Ave Ste 204, Grand Junction, CO 81501-6131
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202374/100
Colorado avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better51.1%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-31.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
60
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
81
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
456
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $217k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
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 Asthma.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-27%) — less common here
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — 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 · 2006
Mid West Medical College
Board certified · May 6, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
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
Mid West Medical College (Class of 2006)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390333
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Medical Care With Cathryn E Schnell
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cathryn E Schnell for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, asthma reviews — no travel to Grand Junction 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 E Schnell
Dr. Schnell is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Grand Junction, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (970) 241-0170.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Cathryn E Schnell
Practice Location
1120 Wellington Ave Ste 204, Grand Junction, CO 81501-6131
Mailing Address
1120 Wellington Ave Ste 204, Grand Junction, CO 81501-6131
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