2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1083888325 M.D.
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MICHAEL WALLS, M.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in CRESTVIEW HILLS, Kentucky. 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
11K
Medicare Part D claims · 2K beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.5327/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$813.08
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL WALLS, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CRESTVIEW HILLS, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 11K claims across 2K beneficiaries — 1% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.5327/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $813.08 across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MICHAEL WALLS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.5327 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 11,450 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)

MICHAEL WALLS, 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).

MICHAEL WALLS, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/17/2008

NPI 1083888325

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11,450 421% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

MIPS final score

87.5327/100 4.432700000000011% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Kentucky

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Kentucky

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL WALLS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.5327/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 87.5327/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87.5%
MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 87.5327/100 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).

MICHAEL WALLS, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in CRESTVIEW HILLS, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1083888325. 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.

MICHAEL WALLS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2845 CHANCELLOR DR, CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY, 41017, with a listed phone of (859) 301-2663. NPI 1083888325 was issued on 04/17/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WALLS 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 11,450 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,640 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $462K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 72.7%. 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 87.5327/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.5859, Cost 68.0815), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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

2845 CHANCELLOR DR
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY 41017

Provider Details

NPI 1083888325
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/17/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.5327
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.5859
Quality
68.0815
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL WALLS, 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.

ORTHOCINCY ORTHOPAEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE PSC
CINCINNATI, OH

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 MICHAEL WALLS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$813

Largest payer

Stryker Corporation

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

MICHAEL WALLS, M.D. — brand share 1.0%
Specialty average (est.)

1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 11,450 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.

11,450
Total Claims
$462K
Total Drug Cost
1,640
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,821
Total Day Supply
343,156
Brand vs Generic
1% brand / 99% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$97K
Generic Drug Cost
$365K
Opioid Claims
8,327 (72.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.67
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 640, 65-74: 692, 75-84: 263, 85+: 45

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
4,238
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
2,606
Gabapentin
1,928
Oxycodone Hcl
538
Pregabalin
335
Tramadol Hcl
326
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
300
Tizanidine Hcl
188
Diazepam
184
Meloxicam
70

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How MICHAEL WALLS, M.D. fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL WALLS, M.D.'s 11,450 claims are above the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL WALLS, M.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL WALLS, M.D. specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in CRESTVIEW HILLS, Kentucky. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MICHAEL WALLS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL WALLS, M.D. wrote 11,450 Medicare Part D claims totaling $462K in drug costs for 1,640 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL WALLS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL WALLS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.5327/100 (Quality: 80.5859, Cost: 68.0815). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL WALLS, M.D. located?
MICHAEL WALLS, M.D. is located at 2845 CHANCELLOR DR, CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY, 41017. Phone: (859) 301-2663.
What is MICHAEL WALLS, M.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL WALLS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083888325, issued on 04/17/2008.
Does MICHAEL WALLS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL WALLS, M.D.'s prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $97K in brand drug costs.
Does MICHAEL WALLS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL WALLS, M.D. had 8,327 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 72.7%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL WALLS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL WALLS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL WALLS, M.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL WALLS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 11,450 Part D claims and 1,640 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL WALLS, M.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL WALLS, M.D.'s NPI is 1083888325 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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