Katherine Waters Shields, NP
Katherine Waters Shields is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Oxford, MS with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Katherine Waters Shields, NP has practiced nursing for 9+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2017 — over 9 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart. CMS MIPS quality score: 76.52/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 45% of MIPS-scored doctors in Mississippi
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
100 Baptist Memorial Cir Ste 120, Oxford, MS 38655-4476
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Mississippi.
MIPS Score
202376.52/100
Mississippi avg: 77.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in MississippiHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
54
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
41
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
107
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
Percentile rankings compared against 222 reporting peers in Mississippi.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — 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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$99 received from industry
4 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 Waters Shields's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 2, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
965 Ridge Lake Blvd Ste 103, Memphis, TN 38120-9446
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Katherine Waters Shields
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Katherine Waters Shields for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Oxford 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 Waters Shields
Dr. Shields is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Oxford, MS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (662) 244-2288.
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 Waters Shields
Practice Location
100 Baptist Memorial Cir Ste 120, Oxford, MS 38655-4476
Mailing Address
965 Ridge Lake Blvd Ste 103, Memphis, TN 38120-9446
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