Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Katherine Atkinson, MD
Family Medicine · Amherst, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Atkinson from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Atkinson
Dr. Katherine Atkinson is a family medicine specialist in Amherst, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Atkinson performed 9,473 Medicare services across 3,699 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Atkinson received a total of $7,185 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 284 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Atkinson is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in MA
$7,185 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,473
Medicare services
Top 1% in MA for family medicine
3,699
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~474 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Therapeutic massage, per 15 minutes A therapy procedure involving massage techniques. The code covers each 15-minute increment of the service. |
1,948 | $19 | $50 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,686 | $12 | $18 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,472 | $96 | $190 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
529 | $67 | $125 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
411 | $51 | $149 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
313 | $135 | $280 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
256 | $143 | $250 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
220 | $31 | $47 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
207 | $4 | $10 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
203 | $82 | $110 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
195 | $72 | $85 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
186 | $42 | $100 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
186 | $128 | $151 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
154 | $2 | $5 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
142 | $11 | $45 |
| SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, 30 mcg/0.3 mL Administration of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) vaccine containing 30 micrograms of antigen in a 0.3 milliliter dose. |
127 | $42 | $100 |
| SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, 30 mcg/0.3 mL A vaccine injection to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The dose contains 30 micrograms of antigen in a 0.3 milliliter volume. |
127 | $0 | $0 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
101 | $9 | $55 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
96 | $11 | $85 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
92 | $1 | $15 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
82 | $40 | $100 |
| Chronic care management services Comprehensive assessment and care planning for patients requiring ongoing chronic care management. |
72 | $44 | $90 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
71 | $31 | $47 |
| Additional chronic care management time, 60 minutes This service covers an additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions, billed per calendar month. |
63 | $58 | $110 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
62 | $21 | $60 |
| Complex chronic care management, first 60 minutes This service involves clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional to manage two or more chronic conditions over a calendar month. It covers the first 60 minutes of this coordinated care effort. |
61 | $109 | $200 |
| Computerized hearing test with interpretation A hearing test that uses a probe to measure sound responses, followed by a professional review and written report of the results. |
43 | $14 | $52 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
38 | $106 | $150 |
| Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent A vaccine that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is used to prevent infections caused by these bacteria. |
37 | $117 | $119 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
32 | $15 | $30 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
31 | $172 | $280 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV15) An intramuscular injection of the 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. This vaccine protects against 15 types of pneumococcal bacteria. |
24 | $231 | $250 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
24 | $47 | $75 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
22 | $22 | $40 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
21 | $74 | $125 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
17 | $283 | $300 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
16 | $44 | $218 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
16 | $4 | $10 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
15 | $129 | $275 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
14 | $17 | $52 |
| DTaP vaccine (ages 7+) A vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) for individuals aged 7 years and older. |
14 | $30 | $75 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
13 | $44 | $125 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
12 | $36 | $115 |
| Ear wax removal by washing This procedure involves the removal of impacted ear wax using a washing technique. |
11 | $12 | $50 |
| Pap smear screening test A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis. |
11 | $46 | $75 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,185
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,026/year across 7 years
Top 4% in MA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
45
Companies
284
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,507 (76.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,678 (23.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$449
2023
$1,031
2022
$560
2021
$361
2020
$871
2019
$2,223
2018
$1,690
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$135
ABBVIE INC.
$54
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$50
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$44
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$40
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$26
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$24
Radius Health, Inc.
$21
PFIZER INC.
$21
Novo Nordisk Inc
$20
Alkermes, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 53.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Surgi-Care, Inc.
$1,520
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,201
PFIZER INC.
$620
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$572
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$428
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$236
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$232
Amgen Inc.
$195
Myriad Women's Health, Inc.
$166
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$160
Lilly USA, LLC
$156
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$150
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$114
Novo Nordisk Inc
$111
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$107
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$101
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$91
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$86
Radius Health, Inc.
$78
Allergan, Inc.
$73
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$67
ABBVIE INC.
$66
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$63
Abbott Laboratories
$46
Allergan Inc.
$42
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$37
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
AbbVie Inc.
$36
Alkermes, Inc.
$34
Exact Sciences Corporation
$33
Indivior Inc.
$32
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$29
Seqirus USA Inc
$27
GENZYME CORPORATION
$26
Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
AbbVie, Inc.
$25
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$24
Braeburn Inc.
$21
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$21
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$20
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Shire North American Group Inc
$16
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$14
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$14
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 46.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABILIFY MAINTENA · AJOVY · ANNOVERA · ANORO · Aemcolo · Aimovig · BEXSERO · BEYFORTUS · BOTOX · BREO · BREZTRI · BRIXADI · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Cologuard Collection Kit · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EUCRISA · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · Fluad · GARDASIL · GARDASIL 9 · IMVEXXY · INTRAROSA · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) · MENQUADFI · MYDAYIS · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · Myrbetriq · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · PROQUAD · Probuphine · Prolia · QULIPTA · REXULTI · ROTATEQ · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SLYND · SPRAVATO · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SUBLOCADE · SUBOXONE SUBLINGUAL FILM · SYMBICORT · Synthroid · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · TRUMENBA · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · Tirosint · Trintellix · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VIVITROL · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · Wegovy · XARELTO
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (77%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for family medicine in MA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
205
Per 100K population
130.9
County median income
$86,391
Nearest hospital
NORTHAMPTON VA MEDICAL CENTER
12.8 mi
12.8 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Atkinson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of MA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Atkinson experienced with therapeutic massage, per 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Atkinson performed 1,948 therapeutic massage, per 15 minutes services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Atkinson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Atkinson received a total of $7,185 from 45 companies across 284 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Atkinson's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Amherst?
Dr. Atkinson's average Medicare payment per service is $49. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Atkinson) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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