Kimberly A Curseen, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Internal Medicine

Kimberly A Curseen is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Little Rock, AR with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE

(501) 686-6219Little Rock, AR
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 26 years in internal medicine, Kimberly a Curseen, MD is a long-established hospice and palliative medicine specialist in Little Rock. A Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine graduate since 2000, she brings 26+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 92.26/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 62% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arkansas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 3 Internal Medicine providers in ARSee all Internal Medicine in Little Rock26+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3580dNPPES updated 2016-08-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arkansas State Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4301 W Markham St Slot 748, Little Rock, AR 72205-7101

Fax: (501) 686-6234
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

MIPS Score

2023

92.26/100

Arkansas avg: 79.2 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Arkansas

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

38.24%

Arkansas avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+33.1 pts)

38.24% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

122

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

420

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,788

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $262k

Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.

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 Mood Disorders.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-9%)61%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
51%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+15%)49%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+16%)48%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-4%)45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+20%)41%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)29%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — 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 · 2000

    Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

  2. 26 years in practice

    Experienced

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Taxonomy: 207RH0002X

Education & Training

Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine (Class of 2000)

Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Kimberly a Curseen

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kimberly a Curseen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Little Rock 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 Kimberly a Curseen

NPI records show Dr. Curseen as active with telehealth listed in Little Rock, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (501) 686-6219.

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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