Mary Christine Patterson, FNP
Mary Christine Patterson is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Foley, AL with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across AL can see Mary Christine Patterson, FNP in person in Foley or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of Missouri St Louis - School of Optometry in 2003 and has 23+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.52/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 28% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Uses generic medications more than 75% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Federal MIPS score higher than 24% of MIPS-scored doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202376.52/100
Alabama avg: 81.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.93%
Alabama avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)
2.93% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.4%
Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.6 pts)
Better than 75% of reporting doctors in AlabamaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
253
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
290
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
852
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $51k
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.7k received from industry
84 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Mary Christine Patterson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
University of Missouri St Louis - School of Optometry
Board certified · May 21, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Education & Training
University of Missouri St Louis - School of Optometry (Class of 2003)
Mailing address
601 S Harbour Island Blvd Ste 200, Tampa, FL 33602-5925
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 030013
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mary Christine Patterson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Foley 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 Christine Patterson
NPI records show Dr. Patterson as active with telehealth listed in Foley, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (251) 444-1999.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
22394 Miflin Rd Ste 104, Foley, AL 36535-9593
Mailing Address
601 S Harbour Island Blvd Ste 200, Tampa, FL 33602-5925
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