NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1053583211 MD
Verify on CMS → Samuel Waller, MD
Neurological Surgery Physician in Anchorage, Alaska.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,317 in Neurological Surgery 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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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
263
Medicare Part D claims · 66 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 189
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.2/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$8.3K
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Samuel Waller, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.2/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 263 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 97.2/100
- MIPS score · +14 vs avg
- 263
- Part D claims, 2024
- 93%
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Samuel Waller, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1053583211), first enumerated 03/27/2008.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 263 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.2/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$8.3K in reported industry payments (17 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1053583211 · Neurological Surgery Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · MIPS-ELITE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1053583211
- ENUM-MID 2008
- TAX-MID 8K Neurological Surgery
- MIPS-ELITE 97.2/100
- RX-LIGHT 263
- BOOK-THIN 18 in Alaska
- PHOTO-FINISH Roy Hwang · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Richard Berkman …
Richard Berkman
97.1 MIPS pts
- Waller · this pr…
Waller · this provider
97.2 MIPS pts
- Roy Hwang · high…
Roy Hwang
97.2 MIPS pts
- Stephen Houston …
Stephen Houston
97.2 MIPS pts
- Jonathan Sherman…
Jonathan Sherman
97.2 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Samuel Waller, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
97 ≥ 84th percentile 84% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Samuel Waller, MD sits
This provider among neurological surgery physician peers
Across the 1,591 neurological surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Samuel Waller, MD writes more Part D claims than 82% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 84% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one neurological surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Samuel Waller, 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)
Samuel Waller, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Samuel Waller, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Neurological Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
263 39% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
97.2/100 13.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alaska
How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Alaska providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Samuel Waller, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurological Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 97.2/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1053583211 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurological Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/27/2008 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
97.1588
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
96.694
Quality
86.573
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Samuel Waller, 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.
Coastal Neurology And Neurosurgery Inc
Wasilla, AK
Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc
Eagle River, AK
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 Samuel Waller, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$8.3K
Largest payer
Globus 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
Samuel Waller, MD - brand share 7.0%
Neurological Surgery Physician average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 263 2024 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 2024.
263
Total Claims
$65K
Total Drug Cost
66
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 298
- Total Day Supply
- 6,003
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $60K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Opioid Claims
- 26 (9.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 37
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.24
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Samuel Waller, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
44 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
36 claims
- Methocarbamol
Methocarbamol
21 claims
- Minocycline Hcl
Minocycline Hcl
21 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 17
Oxycodone Hcl
17 claims
- Pregabalin 15
Pregabalin
15 claims
- Levetiracetam 12
Levetiracetam
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 44 |
| Gabapentin | 36 |
| Methocarbamol | 21 |
| Minocycline Hcl | 21 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 17 |
| Pregabalin | 15 |
| Levetiracetam | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurological Surgery Physician Overview
How Samuel Waller, MD fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
8,317
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
189
Avg Claims per Provider
Samuel Waller, MD's 263 claims are above the specialty average of 189.
Nationwide Neurological Surgery Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Waller, both outside Alaska so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (97.2 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2008)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in Alaska
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alaska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Waller.
One of 18 Neurological Surgery Physician providers enrolled in Alaska, 5 are shown here.
Dr. James Bales
M.D./PH.D.
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Estrada Bernard
MD
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Timothy Cohen
MD
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Lawrence Dempsey
MD
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Susanne Fix
M.D.
Anchorage, AK
Compare Neurological Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel Waller, MD's specialty? ▼
Samuel Waller, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in Anchorage, Alaska. Credentials: MD.
How much does Samuel Waller, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Samuel Waller, MD wrote 263 Medicare Part D claims totaling $65K in drug costs for 66 beneficiaries.
What is Samuel Waller, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Samuel Waller, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.2/100 (Quality: 96.7, Cost: 86.6). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Samuel Waller, MD located? ▼
Samuel Waller, MD is located at 301 W NORTHERN LIGHTS BLVD STE 400, Anchorage, AK, 99503. Phone: (907) 563-4810.
What is Samuel Waller, MD's NPI number? ▼
Samuel Waller, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053583211, issued on 03/27/2008.
Does Samuel Waller, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Samuel Waller, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $60K in brand drug costs.
Does Samuel Waller, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Samuel Waller, MD had 26 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.9%.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,317 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 189 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Samuel Waller, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Samuel Waller, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, Gabapentin, Methocarbamol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Samuel Waller, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Samuel Waller, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 263 Part D claims and 66 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Samuel Waller, MD's credentials? ▼
Samuel Waller, MD's NPI is 1053583211 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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