Kathryn R Sanderlin, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Kathryn R Sanderlin is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Tucson, AZ with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(520) 626-7664Tucson, AZ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across AZ can see Kathryn R Sanderlin, MD in person in Tucson or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2001 and has 25+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, depression, and anxiety (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.64/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in Arizona
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 94% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 130 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in AZSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Tucson25+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6705dNPPES updated 2008-01-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2800 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713-6204

Fax: (520) 874-4016
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 94% of doctors in Arizona on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

97.64/100

Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)

Top 6% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

97.9%

Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.1 pts)

Top 7% of reporting doctors in Arizona

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

132

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

174

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,957

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $72k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.

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 High Cholesterol, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.

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

Depression
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+1%)50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
30%

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

US avg: 29.6%
Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-5%)27%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ 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 · 2001

    University of Arizona College of Medicine

  2. 25 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

University of Arizona College of Medicine (Class of 2001)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2701 E Elvira Rd, Tucson, AZ 85706-7124

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 100075

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Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Kathryn R Sanderlin

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kathryn R Sanderlin for cholesterol management, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Tucson 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 R Sanderlin

NPI records show Dr. Sanderlin as active with telehealth listed in Tucson, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (520) 626-7664.

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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