Kathryn Elaine Herndon, M.D
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).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
530 Spring St Se, Gainesville, GA 30501-3740
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better31.46%
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 volumePrescription 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.
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.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
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%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — 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.
Graduated medical school · 1996
Emory University School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 12, 2020
CMS-verified certification date
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kathryn Elaine Herndon
Practice Location
530 Spring St Se, Gainesville, GA 30501-3740
Mailing Address
530 Spring St Se, Gainesville, GA 30501-3740
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