Kathryn Elaine Herndon, M.D

Interventional Pain Medicine

Pain Medicine

(770) 503-7222Gainesville, GA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Kathryn Elaine Herndon, M.D runs an independent interventional pain medicine specialist practice in Gainesville, GA. She graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 18 Pain Medicine providers in GASee all Pain Medicine in Gainesville30+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1291dNPPES updated 2022-10-23 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

530 Spring St Se, Gainesville, GA 30501-3740

Fax: (770) 718-0009
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

31.46%

Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+26.4 pts)

31.46% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

175

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

223

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,775

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $114k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.

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

Mood Disorders
43%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+8%)40%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Substance Use Disorders
37%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

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

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-5%)29%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ 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

    Emory University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Oct 12, 2020

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.

Taxonomy: 208VP0014X

Education & Training

Emory University School of Medicine (Class of 1996)

Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Kathryn Elaine Herndon

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kathryn Elaine Herndon for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Gainesville 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 Elaine Herndon

NPI records show Dr. Herndon as active with telehealth listed in Gainesville, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (770) 503-7222.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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