Katherine Whittaker Walsh, RN, APN, CNP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Katherine Whittaker Walsh is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner based in Chicago, IL with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(312) 996-4842Chicago, IL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 30 years in nursing, Katherine Whittaker Walsh, RN, APN, CNP is a long-established acute care nurse practitioner in Chicago. A Rush Medical College of Rush University graduate since 1996, she brings 30+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 87.09/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 22% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 51 Nurse Practitioner providers in ILSee all Nurse Practitioner in Chicago30+ years experienceNPI since 2008

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

912 S Wood St # Mc799, Chicago, IL 60612-4300

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

87.09/100

Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.5 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

41

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

19

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

31

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Diabetes.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+17%)51%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Stroke / TIA
Higher than avg (+38%)51%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

US avg: 13.4%

↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-8%)41%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)32%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

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

Depression
Lower than avg (-5%)27%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1996

    Rush Medical College

  2. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Nurse PractitionerAcute Care in ChicagoPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

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Taxonomy: 363LA2100X

Education & Training

Rush Medical College of Rush University (Class of 1996)

Virtual Acute Care Care With Katherine Whittaker Walsh

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Katherine Whittaker Walsh for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Chicago 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 Whittaker Walsh

NPI records show Dr. Walsh as active with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (312) 996-4842.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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