Katherine Alford Moore, MD
Patients across AL can see Katherine Alford Moore, MD in person in Vestavia or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2008 — over 20 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 21% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Uses generic medications more than 53% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2052dNPPES updated 2020-09-22 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.7%
Alabama avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.4 pts)
4.7% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.1%
Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in AlabamaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
89
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
199
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,126
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $394k
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$595 received from industry
40 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Katherine Alford Moore's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 21, 2020
CMS-verified certification date
20 years in practice
Experienced
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
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 030062
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Katherine Alford Moore
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Katherine Alford Moore for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Vestavia 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 Alford Moore
Dr. Moore is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Vestavia, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (205) 968-5988.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Katherine Alford Moore
Practice Location
8000 Liberty Pkwy Ste 114, Vestavia, AL 35242-7563
Mailing Address
8000 Liberty Pkwy Ste 114, Vestavia, AL 35242-7563
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