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FRANCIS WALSH, MD

Neurology Physician in MARTINSVILLE, Virginia. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 705 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$3.5K
199 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

FRANCIS WALSH, MD filed 6,135 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in MARTINSVILLE, Virginia, prescribing 95% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing
$3.5K
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.

FRANCIS WALSH, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

6,135 Top 5% higher than 95% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

FRANCIS WALSH, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about FRANCIS WALSH, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/31/2005

NPI 1851382873

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,135 369% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Neurology Physician share within Virginia

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neurology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neurology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

FRANCIS WALSH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 101 CLEVELAND AVE STE A, MARTINSVILLE, VA, 24112, with a listed phone of (276) 632-4181. NPI 1851382873 was issued on 10/31/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WALSH 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 6,135 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 705 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.1%. 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

101 CLEVELAND AVE STE A
MARTINSVILLE, VA 24112

Provider Details

NPI 1851382873
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/31/2005

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 FRANCIS WALSH, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.5K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Generic-heavy

FRANCIS WALSH, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 6,135 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.

6,135
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
705
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,444
Total Day Supply
277,353
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$705K
Generic Drug Cost
$452K
Opioid Claims
433 (7.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 162, 65-74: 221, 75-84: 242, 85+: 80

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What FRANCIS WALSH, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Gabapentin
362
Nortriptyline Hcl
361
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
289
Donepezil Hcl
229
Memantine Hcl
216
Clonazepam
191
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
183
Levetiracetam
162
Alprazolam
156
Primidone
140

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Neurology Physician Overview

How FRANCIS WALSH, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

FRANCIS WALSH, MD's 6,135 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FRANCIS WALSH, MD's specialty?
FRANCIS WALSH, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in MARTINSVILLE, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does FRANCIS WALSH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FRANCIS WALSH, MD wrote 6,135 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 705 beneficiaries.
Where is FRANCIS WALSH, MD located?
FRANCIS WALSH, MD is located at 101 CLEVELAND AVE STE A, MARTINSVILLE, VA, 24112. Phone: (276) 632-4181.
What is FRANCIS WALSH, MD's NPI number?
FRANCIS WALSH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851382873, issued on 10/31/2005.
Does FRANCIS WALSH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FRANCIS WALSH, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $705K in brand drug costs.
Does FRANCIS WALSH, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, FRANCIS WALSH, MD had 433 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.1%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FRANCIS WALSH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FRANCIS WALSH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Nortriptyline Hcl, Carbidopa-Levodopa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FRANCIS WALSH, MD accept Medicare?
FRANCIS WALSH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,135 Part D claims and 705 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FRANCIS WALSH, MD's credentials?
FRANCIS WALSH, MD's NPI is 1851382873 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.
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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