Katherine M Walter, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Katherine M Walter is a Physician Assistant based in Palos Heights, IL with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(708) 827-2021Palos Heights, IL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across IL can see Katherine M Walter, PA-C in person in Palos Heights or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 7+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Palos Heights area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.1/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 503 Physician Assistant providers in ILSee all Physician Assistant in Palos Heights7+ years experienceNPI since 2019

Older · 690dNPPES updated 2024-07-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical

Contact & Location

Practice Location

12255 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463-1270

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Illinois.

MIPS Score

2023

94.1/100

Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

25.93%

Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+20.8 pts)

25.93% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

245

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

124

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

297

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $7k

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 Arthritis.

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
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Stroke / TIA
Higher than avg (+26%)39%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

US avg: 13.4%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+6%)38%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

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

Mood Disorders
35%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+4%)34%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

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. Board certified · Jul 1, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 7 years in practice

    Established

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Taxonomy: 363A00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

12255 S 80th Ave Ste 203, Palos Heights, IL 60463-1284

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Katherine M Walter

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Katherine M Walter for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Palos Heights 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 M Walter

NPI records show Dr. Walter as active with telehealth listed in Palos Heights, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (708) 827-2021.

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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