2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1720189475 MD
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KENNETH WALKER, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in WARNER ROBINS, Georgia. 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
620
Medicare Part D claims · 204 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

KENNETH WALKER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 620 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
620
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

KENNETH WALKER, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KENNETH 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).

What does the federal data show about KENNETH WALKER, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/26/2006

NPI 1720189475

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

620 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KENNETH WALKER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 0/100 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).

KENNETH WALKER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 300 S HOUSTON LAKE RD, WARNER ROBINS, GA, 31088, with a listed phone of (478) 971-2500. NPI 1720189475 was issued on 09/26/2006. 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 620 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 204 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $23K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

300 S HOUSTON LAKE RD
WARNER ROBINS, GA 31088

Provider Details

NPI 1720189475
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/26/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KENNETH WALKER, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 620 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.

620
Total Claims
$23K
Total Drug Cost
204
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
981
Total Day Supply
27,274
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KENNETH WALKER, 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
Fluticasone Propionate
173
Azelastine Hcl
139
Montelukast Sodium
41
Famotidine
35
Methylprednisolone
28
Betamethasone Valerate
26
Ipratropium Bromide
23
Esomeprazole Magnesium
19
Pantoprazole Sodium
16
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
15

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How KENNETH WALKER, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH WALKER, MD's 620 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH WALKER, MD's specialty?
KENNETH WALKER, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in WARNER ROBINS, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does KENNETH WALKER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH WALKER, MD wrote 620 Medicare Part D claims totaling $23K in drug costs for 204 beneficiaries.
What is KENNETH WALKER, MD's Medicare quality score?
KENNETH WALKER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KENNETH WALKER, MD located?
KENNETH WALKER, MD is located at 300 S HOUSTON LAKE RD, WARNER ROBINS, GA, 31088. Phone: (478) 971-2500.
What is KENNETH WALKER, MD's NPI number?
KENNETH WALKER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720189475, issued on 09/26/2006.
Does KENNETH WALKER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNETH WALKER, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNETH WALKER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH WALKER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Azelastine Hcl, Montelukast Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH WALKER, MD accept Medicare?
KENNETH WALKER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 620 Part D claims and 204 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH WALKER, MD's credentials?
KENNETH WALKER, MD's NPI is 1720189475 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).

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