2026 NPPES data Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician NPI 1073667275 M.D.
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MARK WALTON, M.D.

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician in OVERLAND PARK, Kansas. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 622 beneficiaries · Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician avg: 379
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$35.29
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARK WALTON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,663 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
95%
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.

MARK WALTON, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

MARK WALTON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 MARK WALTON, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/23/2007

NPI 1073667275

Primary specialty

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician

Niche

608 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,663 603% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 379

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician share within Kansas

1. Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician share within Kansas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARK WALTON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician) — 75/100 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 WALTON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5370 COLLEGE BLVD, OVERLAND PARK, KS, 66211, with a listed phone of (913) 599-4800. NPI 1073667275 was issued on 01/23/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WALTON 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 2,663 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 622 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $115K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 608 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 379 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

5370 COLLEGE BLVD
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66211

Provider Details

NPI 1073667275
Specialty Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/23/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARK WALTON, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

HEAD AND NECK SURGERY OF KANSAS CITY P A
KANSAS CITY, MO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 WALTON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$35

Largest payer

AERIN MEDICAL 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 · Generic-heavy

MARK WALTON, M.D. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 2,663 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.

2,663
Total Claims
$115K
Total Drug Cost
622
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,770
Total Day Supply
158,159
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$20K
Generic Drug Cost
$95K
Opioid Claims
109 (4.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
225

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 321, 75-84: 226, 85+: 48

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MARK WALTON, M.D. 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
Pantoprazole Sodium
532
Azelastine Hcl
480
Fluticasone Propionate
451
Famotidine
142
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
103
Ondansetron Hcl
89
Mupirocin
79
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
76
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
64
Methylprednisolone
64

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

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Overview

How MARK WALTON, M.D. fits within the Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician landscape nationally.

608
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician
379
Avg Claims per Provider

MARK WALTON, M.D.'s 2,663 claims are above the specialty average of 379.

Nearby Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Providers in Kansas

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

Compare Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK WALTON, M.D.'s specialty?
MARK WALTON, M.D. specializes in Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician and practices in OVERLAND PARK, Kansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MARK WALTON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK WALTON, M.D. wrote 2,663 Medicare Part D claims totaling $115K in drug costs for 622 beneficiaries.
What is MARK WALTON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MARK WALTON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARK WALTON, M.D. located?
MARK WALTON, M.D. is located at 5370 COLLEGE BLVD, OVERLAND PARK, KS, 66211. Phone: (913) 599-4800.
What is MARK WALTON, M.D.'s NPI number?
MARK WALTON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073667275, issued on 01/23/2007.
Does MARK WALTON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARK WALTON, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $20K in brand drug costs.
Does MARK WALTON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARK WALTON, M.D. had 109 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%.
How many Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 608 Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician provider writes 379 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARK WALTON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARK WALTON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Azelastine Hcl, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARK WALTON, M.D. accept Medicare?
MARK WALTON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,663 Part D claims and 622 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK WALTON, M.D.'s credentials?
MARK WALTON, M.D.'s NPI is 1073667275 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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