Katherine J Atkinson, MD
Katherine J Atkinson is a Family Medicine specialist based in Amherst, MA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ADDICTION MEDICINE
Katherine J Atkinson, MD practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Amherst, MA. Trained at University of Massachusetts Medical School (class of 1996), she has been practicing for over 30 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 35% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Uses generic medications more than 31% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Federal MIPS score higher than 98% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2950dNPPES updated 2018-04-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
17 Research Drive, Amherst, MA 01002-2178
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 98% of doctors in Massachusetts on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 2% of MIPS-scored doctors in MassachusettsHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.94%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.2 pts)
1.94% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.5%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
575
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
489
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,386
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $628k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$449 received from industry
16 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 J Atkinson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
Umass Chan Medical School
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Massachusetts Medical School (Class of 1996)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Katherine J Atkinson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Katherine J Atkinson for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Amherst 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 J Atkinson
Dr. Atkinson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Amherst, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (413) 549-8400.
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
17 Research Drive, Amherst, MA 01002-2178
Mailing Address
17 Research Drive, Amherst, MA 01002-2178
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