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2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1164490355 M.D.
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Gastroenterology Physician in Kansas City, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,567 in Gastroenterology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
45
Medicare Part D claims · 19 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
James Walden, M.D. filed 45 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in Kansas City, Missouri.
- 45
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
James Walden, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
45 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
James Walden, M.D. 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 James Walden, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
45 95% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Gastroenterology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
James Walden, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1300 NW BRIARCLIFF PKWY, Kansas City, MO, 64150, with a listed phone of (816) 527-0031. NPI 1164490355 was issued on 03/14/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 45 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 19 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $66K in drug spend.
Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1164490355 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/14/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
45
Total Claims
$66K
Total Drug Cost
19
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 96
- Total Day Supply
- 2,824
- Generic Drug Cost
- $14K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.06
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gastroenterology Physician Overview
How James Walden, M.D. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.
16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider
James Walden, M.D.'s 45 claims are below the specialty average of 833.
Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Walden.
Dr. Ma'n Abdullah
MD
Columbia, MO
Dr. Kelsey Able
DO
Kansas City, MO
Dr. Barry Abramson
M.D.
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Tarek Abu-Rajab Tamimi
M.D.
Kansas City, MO
Dr. Aireen-Ronalda Agulto
MD
Saint Louis, MO
Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Missouri medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Gastroenterology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Walden, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
James Walden, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Kansas City, Missouri. Credentials: M.D..
How much does James Walden, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Walden, M.D. wrote 45 Medicare Part D claims totaling $66K in drug costs for 19 beneficiaries.
Where is James Walden, M.D. located? ▼
James Walden, M.D. is located at 1300 NW BRIARCLIFF PKWY, Kansas City, MO, 64150. Phone: (816) 527-0031.
What is James Walden, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
James Walden, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164490355, issued on 03/14/2006.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Walden, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Walden, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Walden, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
James Walden, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 45 Part D claims and 19 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Walden, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
James Walden, M.D.'s NPI is 1164490355 with credentials M.D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.