2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1447588728 MD
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KATHERINE HARRIS, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
63
Medicare Part D claims · 40 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.9191/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

KATHERINE HARRIS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.9191/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 63 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.9191/100
MIPS score · +13 vs avg
63
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

KATHERINE HARRIS, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

96 Top 21% higher than 79% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KATHERINE HARRIS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about KATHERINE HARRIS, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/25/2009

NPI 1447588728

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,524 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

63 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,275

MIPS final score

95.9191/100 12.819100000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Utah

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Utah

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KATHERINE HARRIS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.9191/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 95.9191/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.9%
MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 95.9191/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

KATHERINE HARRIS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 30 N 1900 E RM 4C104, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84132, with a listed phone of (801) 581-2121. NPI 1447588728 was issued on 11/25/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HARRIS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 63 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 40 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 49.2%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.9191/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 92.5801), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 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

30 N 1900 E RM 4C104
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132

Provider Details

NPI 1447588728
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/25/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

95.9191
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
92.5801
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHERINE HARRIS, 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.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ADULT SERVICES
SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KATHERINE HARRIS, MD — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 63 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.

63
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
40
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
69
Total Day Supply
1,577
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
31 (49.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.58
Gender Split
63% female / 38% male

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How KATHERINE HARRIS, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHERINE HARRIS, MD's 63 claims are below the specialty average of 1,275.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Utah

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HARRIS.

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHERINE HARRIS, MD's specialty?
KATHERINE HARRIS, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. Credentials: MD.
How much does KATHERINE HARRIS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHERINE HARRIS, MD wrote 63 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 40 beneficiaries.
What is KATHERINE HARRIS, MD's Medicare quality score?
KATHERINE HARRIS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.9191/100 (Quality: 92.5801). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KATHERINE HARRIS, MD located?
KATHERINE HARRIS, MD is located at 30 N 1900 E RM 4C104, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84132. Phone: (801) 581-2121.
What is KATHERINE HARRIS, MD's NPI number?
KATHERINE HARRIS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447588728, issued on 11/25/2009.
Does KATHERINE HARRIS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHERINE HARRIS, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
Does KATHERINE HARRIS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KATHERINE HARRIS, MD had 31 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 49.2%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does KATHERINE HARRIS, MD accept Medicare?
KATHERINE HARRIS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 63 Part D claims and 40 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHERINE HARRIS, MD's credentials?
KATHERINE HARRIS, MD's NPI is 1447588728 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

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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