Katherine Elizabeth Grimes, FNP
Katherine Elizabeth Grimes is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Tucson, AZ with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across AZ can see Katherine Elizabeth Grimes, FNP in person in Tucson or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 6+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.71/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Federal MIPS score higher than 61% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 92dNPPES updated 2026-02-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
7760 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710-1606
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Arizona, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202379.71/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in ArizonaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better58.62%
Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+53.5 pts)
58.62% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.2 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
321
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
285
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,228
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $164k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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 (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.0k received from industry
30 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Elizabeth Grimes's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 19, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
6 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
261 N Roosevelt Ave, Chandler, AZ 85226-2617
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Katherine Elizabeth Grimes
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Katherine Elizabeth Grimes for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Tucson 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 Elizabeth Grimes
Dr. Grimes is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tucson, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (480) 677-8282.
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 Katherine Elizabeth Grimes
Practice Location
7760 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710-1606
Mailing Address
261 N Roosevelt Ave, Chandler, AZ 85226-2617
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