Katherine Mary Abernethy, NP-C
Katherine Mary Abernethy is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in New Castle, DE with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Katherine Mary Abernethy, NP-C has practiced nursing for 13+ years, working in independent practice. She has been practicing since 2014 — over 13 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 85.85/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 38% of reporting doctors in Delaware
- Federal MIPS score higher than 69% of MIPS-scored doctors in Delaware
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Recent · 85dNPPES updated 2026-02-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Delaware Board of Medical Licensure & Discipline
Contact & Location
Practice Location
12 Reads Way Ste 2000, New Castle, DE 19720-1649
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Delaware, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202385.85/100
Delaware avg: 76 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.3 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in DelawareHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.98%
Delaware avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
0.98% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better76.3%
Delaware avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
816
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
610
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,739
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $450k
Percentile rankings compared against 134 reporting peers in Delaware.
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 Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — 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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$415 received from industry
21 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 Katherine Mary Abernethy's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 26, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 490007
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Nursing Care With Katherine Mary Abernethy
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Katherine Mary Abernethy for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New Castle 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 Katherine Mary Abernethy
Dr. Abernethy is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New Castle, DE. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (302) 652-8990.
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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Practice Location
12 Reads Way Ste 2000, New Castle, DE 19720-1649
Mailing Address
12 Reads Way Ste 2000, New Castle, DE 19720-1649
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