2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1497749485 MD
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KIRK WANLESS, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in MOBERLY, Missouri. 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
295
Medicare Part D claims · 137 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% 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

KIRK WANLESS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 295 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
295
Part D claims, 2023
96%
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.

KIRK WANLESS, 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)

KIRK WANLESS, 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 KIRK WANLESS, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/06/2005

NPI 1497749485

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

295 42% 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 Missouri

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Missouri

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KIRK WANLESS, 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).

KIRK WANLESS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1501 UNION AVE, MOBERLY, MO, 65270, with a listed phone of (660) 263-4600. NPI 1497749485 was issued on 09/06/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WANLESS 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 295 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 137 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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

1501 UNION AVE
MOBERLY, MO 65270

Provider Details

NPI 1497749485
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/06/2005

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

KIRK WANLESS, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 295 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.

295
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
137
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
313
Total Day Supply
4,530
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$276
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
202

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 56, 75-84: 46, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KIRK WANLESS, 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
Amoxicillin
57
Azithromycin
48
Cephalexin
31
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
30
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
19
Montelukast Sodium
16
Clindamycin Hcl
12
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
12

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How KIRK WANLESS, 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

KIRK WANLESS, MD's 295 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIRK WANLESS, MD's specialty?
KIRK WANLESS, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in MOBERLY, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does KIRK WANLESS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KIRK WANLESS, MD wrote 295 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 137 beneficiaries.
What is KIRK WANLESS, MD's Medicare quality score?
KIRK WANLESS, 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 KIRK WANLESS, MD located?
KIRK WANLESS, MD is located at 1501 UNION AVE, MOBERLY, MO, 65270. Phone: (660) 263-4600.
What is KIRK WANLESS, MD's NPI number?
KIRK WANLESS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497749485, issued on 09/06/2005.
Does KIRK WANLESS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KIRK WANLESS, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $276 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 KIRK WANLESS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KIRK WANLESS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Azithromycin, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KIRK WANLESS, MD accept Medicare?
KIRK WANLESS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 295 Part D claims and 137 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KIRK WANLESS, MD's credentials?
KIRK WANLESS, MD's NPI is 1497749485 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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