Mary Catherine Harrel, MD
Mary Catherine Harrel is a Family Medicine specialist based in Tucson, AZ with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Mary Catherine Harrel, MD has been part of the Tucson medical community since 2009 in group practice. Trained at University of Arizona College of Medicine (class of 2009), she has been practicing for over 17 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 44% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Uses generic medications more than 40% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1234dNPPES updated 2023-01-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1925 W Orange Grove Rd Ste 201, Tucson, AZ 85704-1151
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.27%
Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Arizona1.27% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.6%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
96
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
160
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,963
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $180k
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.
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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ 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 (-9%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — 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 · 2009
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 5, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Arizona College of Medicine (Class of 2009)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100007
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Mary Catherine Harrel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mary Catherine Harrel for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — 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 Mary Catherine Harrel
Dr. Harrel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tucson, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (520) 372-2167.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Mary Catherine Harrel
Practice Location
1925 W Orange Grove Rd Ste 201, Tucson, AZ 85704-1151
Mailing Address
1925 W Orange Grove Rd Ste 201, Tucson, AZ 85704-1151
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