Katherine Seachrist, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Katherine Seachrist is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Morgantown, WV with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Katherine Seachrist, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Morgantown, WV in group practice. A West Virginia University School of Medicine graduate since 2016, she brings 10+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and anxiety. CMS MIPS quality score: 94.11/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 24% of reporting doctors in West Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 39% of MIPS-scored doctors in West Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.11/100
West Virginia avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better57.73%
West Virginia avg: 3.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+52.6 pts)
57.73% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.1%
West Virginia avg: 82.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
50
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
58
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
291
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $38k
Percentile rankings compared against 528 reporting peers in West Virginia.
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 Anxiety Disorders.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ 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%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2016
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 20, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Education & Training
West Virginia University School of Medicine (Class of 2016)
Mailing address
Po Box 9214, Morgantown, WV 26506-9214
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Katherine Seachrist
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Katherine Seachrist for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Morgantown 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 Seachrist
NPI records show Dr. Seachrist as active with telehealth listed in Morgantown, WV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (304) 293-1224.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Katherine Seachrist
Practice Location
1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV 26506
Mailing Address
Po Box 9214, Morgantown, WV 26506-9214
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