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2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1275503666 MD
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Neurology Physician in Amherst, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 19,885 in Neurology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
207
Medicare Part D claims · 26 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$433.9
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Paul Walting, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 207 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 207
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- 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.
Paul Walting, MD'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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Paul Walting, MD sits
This provider among neurology physician peers
Across the 5,437 neurology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Paul Walting, MD writes more Part D claims than 21% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 17% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one neurology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Paul Walting, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Paul Walting, MD 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 Paul Walting, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
207 84% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Paul Walting, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) - 75/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Paul Walting, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 170 UNIVERSITY DR, Amherst, MA, 01002, with a listed phone of (413) 253-2767. NPI 1275503666 was issued on 01/26/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 207 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 26 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $395K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.9%. 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.
Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,885 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1275503666 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/26/2006 |
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 Paul Walting, MD 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.
Sleep Medicine Services OF Western Massachusetts LLC
Springfield, MA
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 Paul Walting, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$434
Largest payer
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS 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.
License & disciplinary context - Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Paul Walting, MD. To verify Paul Walting, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases
BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Paul Walting, MD - brand share 11.0%
Neurology Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 207 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.
207
Total Claims
$395K
Total Drug Cost
26
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 249
- Total Day Supply
- 7,436
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $390K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Opioid Claims
- 37 (17.9% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.28
- Gender Split
- 46% female / 54% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Paul Walting, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Pramipexole Dihydr…
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride
30 claims
- Methylphenidate Hcl
Methylphenidate Hcl
23 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
23 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
16 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
14 claims
- Methylphenidate Er
Methylphenidate Er
13 claims
- Eszopiclone
Eszopiclone
12 claims
- Armodafinil 11
Armodafinil
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Pramipexole Dihydrochloride Pramipexole Di-Hcl | 30 |
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 23 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 23 |
| Gabapentin | 16 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 14 |
| Methylphenidate Er Methylphenidate Hcl | 13 |
| Eszopiclone | 12 |
| Armodafinil | 11 |
| Horizant Gabapentin Enacarbil | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Paul Walting, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
19,885
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
Paul Walting, MD's 207 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Walting.
Bardia Abbasi
Boston, MA
Dr. Shabbir Abbasi
M.D.
Leominster, MA
Dr. Widad Abou Chaar
MD
Boston, MA
Dr. Mahmoud Abu-Ata
M.D.
Boston, MA
Dr. Diler Acar
MD
Boston, MA
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Walting, MD's specialty? ▼
Paul Walting, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Amherst, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does Paul Walting, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paul Walting, MD wrote 207 Medicare Part D claims totaling $395K in drug costs for 26 beneficiaries.
What is Paul Walting, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Paul Walting, MD 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 Paul Walting, MD located? ▼
Paul Walting, MD is located at 170 UNIVERSITY DR, Amherst, MA, 01002. Phone: (413) 253-2767.
What is Paul Walting, MD's NPI number? ▼
Paul Walting, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275503666, issued on 01/26/2006.
Does Paul Walting, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Paul Walting, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $390K in brand drug costs.
Does Paul Walting, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Paul Walting, MD had 37 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.9%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 19,885 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Paul Walting, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paul Walting, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, Methylphenidate Hcl, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paul Walting, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Paul Walting, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 207 Part D claims and 26 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Walting, MD's credentials? ▼
Paul Walting, MD's NPI is 1275503666 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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