Cynthia Karnes Cathcart, M.D.
Medical Oncology Internal Medicine
Cynthia Karnes Cathcart is a Medical Oncology Internal Medicine specialist based in Durango, CO with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Cynthia Karnes Cathcart, M.D. has been part of the Durango medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas graduate since 1987, she brings 39+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer. CMS MIPS quality score: 88.23/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 33% of MIPS-scored doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1 Mercado St Ste 100, Durango, CO 81301-7306
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202388.23/100
Colorado avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.55%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.5 pts)
6.55% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
416
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
215
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
885
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.66M
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 Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$35 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 Cynthia Karnes Cathcart's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1987
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Medical oncologists diagnose and treat cancer using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. They coordinate care with surgical oncologists and radiation oncologists for comprehensive cancer treatment.
Taxonomy: 207RX0202X
Education & Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas (Class of 1987)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390328
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cynthia Karnes Cathcart for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Durango 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 Cynthia Karnes Cathcart
NPI records show Dr. Cathcart as active with telehealth listed in Durango, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (970) 385-7977.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Cynthia Karnes Cathcart
Practice Location
1 Mercado St Ste 100, Durango, CO 81301-7306
Mailing Address
1 Mercado St Ste 100, Durango, CO 81301-7306
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