KATHERINE J. ATKINSON, MD, PC
NPI 1568598993
Internal Medicine in Amherst, MA

Active since February 27, 2007
17 RESEARCH DR, AMHERST, MA 01002(413) 549-8400(413) 549-8409 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Katherine J. Atkinson, Md, Pc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KATHERINE J. ATKINSON, MD, PC (NPI 1568598993), doing business as Atkinson Family Practice, is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Amherst, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Northampton and lists Piyush Gupta, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568598993
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameKATHERINE J. ATKINSON, MD, PC
Location Address17 RESEARCH DRAmherst, MA 01002-2788
Mailing Address17 Research DrAmherst, MA 01002-2788 · (413) 549-8400 · Fax (413) 549-8409
Fax(413) 549-8409
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPiyush GuptaOwner · (203) 931-0034
Enumeration DateFebruary 27, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 2025
NPPES CertifiedDecember 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1568598993 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 9

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedCounselorTaxonomy 101Y00000X
Also ListedCounselor · Mental HealthTaxonomy 101YM0800X
Also ListedMarriage & Family TherapistTaxonomy 106H00000X
Also ListedChiropractorTaxonomy 111N00000X
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X
17 RESEARCH DR, Amherst, MA 01002

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAtkinson Family Practice

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16 Hatfield StNorthampton, MA 01060-1556 · Phone (413) 549-8400 · Fax (413) 549-8409

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid9749811MA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Katherine J. Atkinson, Md, Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

14

Medicare enrollment records show 14 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Katherine J. Atkinson, MD, PC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 5 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 7

Nurse Practitioner5
Family Practice3
Chiropractic2
Clinical Psychologist1
Internal Medicine1
Marriage and Family Therapist1
Psychiatry1

Clinicians, nearest first (14)

Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1164571329
17 RESEARCH DR
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 549-8400
✔ PECOSSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1700849643
17 RESEARCH DRIVE
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 549-8400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Chiropractic
NPI 1023682242
17 RESEARCH DR
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 549-8400
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1558810804
17 RESEARCH DRIVE
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 549-8400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1033114632
17 RESEARCH DRIVE
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 549-8400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Psychiatry
NPI 1104385228
664 MAIN ST STE 48
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 400-0058
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.2 mi
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1538228838
29 COLLEGE ST
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 532-3125
✔ PECOS8.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1669966230
30 LOCUST ST
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-2000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1952302986
247 CABOT ST WESTERN MASS PEDIATRICS-CARE CENTER
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-2900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1801981493
225 NEW LANCASTER RD
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 466-3208
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare40 mi
Chiropractic
NPI 1417974171
1691 BEACON ST STE 103
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 731-9155
✔ Accepts Medicare69 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1225842065
165 HUDSON ST APT 1
Somerville, MA 02144
(610) 291-1489
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare70 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1386016400
2 ADAMS PL STE 305
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 302-4194
✔ PECOS76 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1780945212
764 CAMPBELL AVE STE E
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 931-0034
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare78 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Katherine J. Atkinson, MD, PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine J. Atkinson, MD, PC is 1568598993. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 27, 2007. The provider is doing business as Atkinson Family Practice.

Where is Katherine J. Atkinson, MD, PC located?

Katherine J. Atkinson, MD, PC is located at 17 Research Dr, Amherst, MA 01002. The listed phone number is (413) 549-8400.

What is Katherine J. Atkinson, MD, PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Katherine J. Atkinson, MD, PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine J. Atkinson, MD, PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Katherine J. Atkinson, MD, PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 14 clinicians in 7 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Katherine J. Atkinson, MD, PC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (5), Family Practice (3) and Chiropractic (2). Of these, 5 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Katherine J. Atkinson, MD, PC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and WellSense Health Plan list Katherine J. Atkinson, MD, PC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine J. Atkinson, MD, PC was last updated on December 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.