Quick answers
- Does Katherine A. Alwes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katherine A. Alwes accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Katherine A. Alwes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 184 Original Medicare patients and 506 services for Katherine A. Alwes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Katherine A. Alwes's NPI number?
- 1215445317. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Katherine A. Alwes, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 184 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 506 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)114 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)94 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)63 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)42 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)22 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes32%
- Anxiety26%
- Depression24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Katherine A. Alwes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 609 Richlands Hwy 6Jacksonville, NC 28540 (910) 455‑7888
- 718 W Corbett AveSwansboro, NC 28584 (910) 326‑5588
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Katherine A. Alwes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Med First Immediate Care and Family Practice PA94 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Jacksonville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jacksonville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Med First Immediate Care and Family Practice PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215445317 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians