Quick answers
- Does Katherine L. Spears accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katherine L. Spears 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 L. Spears see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 229 Original Medicare patients and 1,496 services for Katherine L. Spears. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Katherine L. Spears's NPI number?
- 1326445578. 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 L. Spears, 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 | 229 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,496 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)255 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)153 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)90 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)75 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 blood pressure73%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis48%
- Anxiety26%
- Diabetes24%
- Depression24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Katherine L. Spears is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3344 N Futrall DrFayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 521‑8200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Katherine L. Spears as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas, PA105 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Fayetteville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fayetteville, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326445578 |
| 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