2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1679514293 M.D.
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MARK LINK, M.D.

General Practice Physician in JEFFERSON CITY, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 261 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.6946/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$30.52
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MARK LINK, M.D. is a General Practice Physician ([object Object]) practicing in JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 261 beneficiaries — 20% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.6946/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $30.52 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MARK LINK, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.6946 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,323 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)

MARK LINK, M.D. 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).

MARK LINK, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/08/2006

NPI 1679514293

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,323 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

MIPS final score

87.6946/100 4.5946% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

General Practice Physician share within Missouri

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARK LINK, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the General Practice Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.6946/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (General Practice Physician) — 87.6946/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87.7%
MIPS final score (General Practice Physician) — 87.6946/100 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).

MARK LINK, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1679514293. 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.

MARK LINK, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1002 DIAMOND RDG, JEFFERSON CITY, MO, 65109, with a listed phone of (573) 632-5585. NPI 1679514293 was issued on 06/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LINK 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 2,323 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 261 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $300K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%. 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 87.6946/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 98.3953, Cost 61.1215), compared with the national average of 83.1.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

1002 DIAMOND RDG
JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65109

Provider Details

NPI 1679514293
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/08/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.6946
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
98.3953
Quality
61.1215
Cost

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 MARK LINK, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$31

Largest payer

Tolmar, 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 · Typical

MARK LINK, M.D. — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 2,323 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.

2,323
Total Claims
$300K
Total Drug Cost
261
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,488
Total Day Supply
160,858
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$236K
Generic Drug Cost
$52K
Opioid Claims
14 (0.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
43

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.71
Gender Split
64% female / 36% 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
Rosuvastatin Calcium
244
Levothyroxine Sodium
168
Losartan Potassium
86
Ezetimibe
78
Atorvastatin Calcium
76
Lisinopril
72
Amlodipine Besylate
57
Repatha Syringe
Evolocumab
57
Anastrozole
49
Hydrochlorothiazide
48

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

General Practice Physician Overview

How MARK LINK, M.D. fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

MARK LINK, M.D.'s 2,323 claims are below the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK LINK, M.D.'s specialty?
MARK LINK, M.D. specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MARK LINK, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK LINK, M.D. wrote 2,323 Medicare Part D claims totaling $300K in drug costs for 261 beneficiaries.
What is MARK LINK, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MARK LINK, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.6946/100 (Quality: 98.3953, Cost: 61.1215). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARK LINK, M.D. located?
MARK LINK, M.D. is located at 1002 DIAMOND RDG, JEFFERSON CITY, MO, 65109. Phone: (573) 632-5585.
What is MARK LINK, M.D.'s NPI number?
MARK LINK, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679514293, issued on 06/08/2006.
Does MARK LINK, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARK LINK, M.D.'s prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $236K in brand drug costs.
Does MARK LINK, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARK LINK, M.D. had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARK LINK, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARK LINK, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARK LINK, M.D. accept Medicare?
MARK LINK, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,323 Part D claims and 261 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK LINK, M.D.'s credentials?
MARK LINK, M.D.'s NPI is 1679514293 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

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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