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2026 NPPES data Legal Medicine NPI 1861451718 MD
Verify on CMS → Katharine Pickett, MD
Legal Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,065 in Legal Medicine, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 764 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.6/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$69.77
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Katharine Pickett, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 6,939 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 97.6/100
- MIPS score · +14 vs avg
- 7K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- $69.77
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Katharine Pickett, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
98 Top 15% higher than 85% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Katharine Pickett, MD sits
This provider among legal medicine peers
Across the 93 legal medicine providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Katharine Pickett, MD writes more Part D claims than 83% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 82% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one legal medicine peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Katharine Pickett, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Katharine Pickett, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Legal Medicine
Medicare Part D claims
6,939 146% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
97.6/100 14.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Mexico
How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Katharine Pickett, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Legal Medicine national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 97.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Legal Medicine) - 97.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Katharine Pickett, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding MD credentials at 6701 JEFFERSON ST NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109, with a listed phone of (505) 727-6200. NPI 1861451718 was issued on 03/20/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,939 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 764 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $412K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,065 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,821 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1861451718 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Legal Medicine |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/20/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
97.5814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Katharine Pickett, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Southwest Medical Associates, LLC
Brentwood, TN
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Katharine Pickett, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$70
Largest payer
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Katharine Pickett, MD - brand share 13.0%
Legal Medicine average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 6,939 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
6,939
Total Claims
$412K
Total Drug Cost
764
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 16,860
- Total Day Supply
- 498,960
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $286K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $125K
- Opioid Claims
- 36 (0.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 44
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.88
- Gender Split
- 77% female / 23% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 63, 65-74: 401, 75-84: 231, 85+: 69
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Katharine Pickett, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
769 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
341 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
337 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 258
Amlodipine Besylate
258 claims
- Losartan Potassium 206
Losartan Potassium
206 claims
- Simvastatin 192
Simvastatin
192 claims
- Gabapentin 178
Gabapentin
178 claims
- Montelukast Sodium 174
Montelukast Sodium
174 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 769 |
| Lisinopril | 341 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 337 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 258 |
| Losartan Potassium | 206 |
| Simvastatin | 192 |
| Gabapentin | 178 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 174 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 172 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 169 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Legal Medicine Overview
How Katharine Pickett, MD fits within the Legal Medicine landscape nationally.
1,065
Legal Medicine Providers in US
51
States with Legal Medicine
2,821
Avg Claims per Provider
Katharine Pickett, MD's 6,939 claims are above the specialty average of 2,821.
Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in New Mexico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pickett.
Dr. Charles Chavez
MD
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Diane Combs
MD
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Amy Cunningham
BSN, RN
Albuquerque, NM
Dr. Matthew Fontana
MD
Corrales, NM
Dr. Wendy Fronterhouse
MD
Albuquerque, NM
Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Mexico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katharine Pickett, MD's specialty? ▼
Katharine Pickett, MD specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Credentials: MD.
How much does Katharine Pickett, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Katharine Pickett, MD wrote 6,939 Medicare Part D claims totaling $412K in drug costs for 764 beneficiaries.
What is Katharine Pickett, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Katharine Pickett, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.6/100 (Quality: 86.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Katharine Pickett, MD located? ▼
Katharine Pickett, MD is located at 6701 JEFFERSON ST NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109. Phone: (505) 727-6200.
What is Katharine Pickett, MD's NPI number? ▼
Katharine Pickett, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861451718, issued on 03/20/2006.
Does Katharine Pickett, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Katharine Pickett, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $286K in brand drug costs.
Does Katharine Pickett, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Katharine Pickett, MD had 36 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,065 Legal Medicine providers across 51 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine provider writes 2,821 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Katharine Pickett, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Katharine Pickett, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Katharine Pickett, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Katharine Pickett, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,939 Part D claims and 764 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Katharine Pickett, MD's credentials? ▼
Katharine Pickett, MD's NPI is 1861451718 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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