Kathryn Passe Cathcart, P.A.
Kathryn Passe Cathcart is a Physician Assistant based in Charlottesville, VA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kathryn Passe Cathcart, P.A. has been part of the Charlottesville medical community since 2006 in group practice. She has been in practice for 20+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.11/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Uses generic medications more than 41% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
590 Peter Jefferson Pkwy Ste 100, Charlottesville, VA 22911-4628
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 80% of doctors in Virginia on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202395.11/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.5 pts)
Better than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in VirginiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.86%
Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Virginia0.86% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.4%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
545
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
466
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,400
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $135k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in 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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
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.
Board certified · Nov 20, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
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
Mailing address
Po Box 746550, Atlanta, GA 30374-6550
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Kathryn Passe Cathcart
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kathryn Passe Cathcart for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Charlottesville 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 Kathryn Passe Cathcart
NPI records show Dr. Cathcart as active with telehealth listed in Charlottesville, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (434) 654-8930.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kathryn Passe Cathcart
Practice Location
590 Peter Jefferson Pkwy Ste 100, Charlottesville, VA 22911-4628
Mailing Address
Po Box 746550, Atlanta, GA 30374-6550
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