Katherine Smith, NP
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Katherine Smith is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Eagle River, AK with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Katherine Smith, NP has practiced nursing for 8+ years, working in group practice. With 8+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Eagle River area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in Alaska
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2944dNPPES updated 2018-05-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alaska State Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
11421 Old Glenn Hwy Ste 100, Eagle River, AK 99577-7783
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better65.75%
Alaska avg: 7.4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+60.6 pts)
65.75% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.9%
Alaska avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.1 pts)
Better than 80% of reporting doctors in AlaskaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
327
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
332
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
978
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $91k
Percentile rankings compared against 253 reporting peers in Alaska.
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ 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.
$1.1k received from industry
43 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 Smith's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
8 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LA2200X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 070006
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Adult Health Care With Katherine Smith
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Katherine Smith for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Eagle River 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 Smith
Dr. Smith is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Eagle River, AK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (907) 622-2500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Katherine Smith
Practice Location
11421 Old Glenn Hwy Ste 100, Eagle River, AK 99577-7783
Mailing Address
11421 Old Glenn Hwy Ste 100, Eagle River, AK 99577-7783
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