2026 NPPES data Gynecologic Oncology Physician NPI 1477521839 MD
Verify on CMS →

JOAN WALKER, MD

Gynecologic Oncology Physician in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
288
Medicare Part D claims · 55 beneficiaries · Gynecologic Oncology Physician avg: 188
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
71.6668/100
▼ 11 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.3K
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOAN WALKER, MD is a Gynecologic Oncology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 288 claims across 55 beneficiaries — 29% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 71.6668/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.3K across 11 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOAN WALKER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 71.6668 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 288 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOAN WALKER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOAN WALKER, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/10/2006

NPI 1477521839

Primary specialty

Gynecologic Oncology Physician

Niche

1,360 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

288 53% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 188

MIPS final score

71.6668/100 11.4332% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Oklahoma

How Gynecologic Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Oklahoma providers

Oklahoma providers

Gynecologic Oncology Physician share within Oklahoma

1. Gynecologic Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gynecologic Oncology Physician share within Oklahoma

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOAN WALKER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gynecologic Oncology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
71.6668/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gynecologic Oncology Physician) — 71.6668/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%71.7%
MIPS final score (Gynecologic Oncology Physician) — 71.6668/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

JOAN WALKER, MD is a Gynecologic Oncology Physician provider practicing in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1477521839. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JOAN WALKER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gynecologic Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 825 NE 10TH ST, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73104, with a listed phone of (405) 271-7770. NPI 1477521839 was issued on 03/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WALKER 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 288 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 55 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $787K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 71.6668/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 53.4828, Cost 52.0733), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gynecologic Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,360 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 188 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

825 NE 10TH ST
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73104

Provider Details

NPI 1477521839
Specialty Gynecologic Oncology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/10/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

71.6668
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
53.4828
Quality
52.0733
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 JOAN WALKER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.3K

Largest payer

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

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 · Above average

JOAN WALKER, MD — brand share 29.0%
Specialty average (est.)

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 288 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.

288
Total Claims
$787K
Total Drug Cost
55
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
382
Total Day Supply
9,568
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$665K
Generic Drug Cost
$122K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.98
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
29
Lynparza
Olaparib
24
Letrozole
17
Prochlorperazine Maleate
16
Ondansetron Hcl
15
Amlodipine Besylate
12
Gabapentin
12

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

Gynecologic Oncology Physician Overview

How JOAN WALKER, MD fits within the Gynecologic Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

1,360
Gynecologic Oncology Physician Providers in US
49
States with Gynecologic Oncology Physician
188
Avg Claims per Provider

JOAN WALKER, MD's 288 claims are above the specialty average of 188.

Nearby Gynecologic Oncology Physician Providers in Oklahoma

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

Compare Gynecologic Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOAN WALKER, MD's specialty?
JOAN WALKER, MD specializes in Gynecologic Oncology Physician and practices in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOAN WALKER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOAN WALKER, MD wrote 288 Medicare Part D claims totaling $787K in drug costs for 55 beneficiaries.
What is JOAN WALKER, MD's Medicare quality score?
JOAN WALKER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 71.6668/100 (Quality: 53.4828, Cost: 52.0733). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOAN WALKER, MD located?
JOAN WALKER, MD is located at 825 NE 10TH ST, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73104. Phone: (405) 271-7770.
What is JOAN WALKER, MD's NPI number?
JOAN WALKER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477521839, issued on 03/10/2006.
Does JOAN WALKER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOAN WALKER, MD's prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $665K in brand drug costs.
How many Gynecologic Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,360 Gynecologic Oncology Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Gynecologic Oncology Physician provider writes 188 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOAN WALKER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOAN WALKER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Lynparza, Letrozole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOAN WALKER, MD accept Medicare?
JOAN WALKER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 288 Part D claims and 55 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOAN WALKER, MD's credentials?
JOAN WALKER, MD's NPI is 1477521839 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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