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STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS

Endodontics in MESA, Arizona. 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
146
Medicare Part D claims · 108 beneficiaries · Endodontics avg: 116

What the federal data shows

STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS filed 146 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Endodontics in MESA, Arizona.

146
Part D claims, 2023

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STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

146 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/01/2006

NPI 1720166499

Primary specialty

Endodontics

Mid-sized

5,856 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

146 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 116

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Endodontics compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Endodontics share within Arizona

1. Endodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endodontics share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Endodontics (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Endodontics ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Endodontics) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Endodontics) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS is a Endodontics provider practicing in MESA, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS, MS. NPI: 1720166499. 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.

STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endodontics provider holding DDS, MS credentials at 2220 W SOUTHERN AVE, MESA, AZ, 85202, with a listed phone of (480) 834-7100. NPI 1720166499 was issued on 11/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WALKER 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 146 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 108 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $745 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.0%. 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.

Endodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,856 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 116 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

2220 W SOUTHERN AVE
MESA, AZ 85202

Provider Details

NPI 1720166499
Specialty Endodontics
Credentials DDS, MS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/01/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

146
Total Claims
$745
Total Drug Cost
108
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
146
Total Day Supply
912
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$745
Opioid Claims
19 (13.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
108

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
59% female / 41% 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
Amoxicillin
75
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
18
Methylprednisolone
18
Clindamycin Hcl
15

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

Endodontics Overview

How STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS fits within the Endodontics landscape nationally.

5,856
Endodontics Providers in US
53
States with Endodontics
116
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS's 146 claims are above the specialty average of 116.

Nearby Endodontics Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Endodontics nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS's specialty?
STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS specializes in Endodontics and practices in MESA, Arizona. Credentials: DDS, MS.
How much does STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS wrote 146 Medicare Part D claims totaling $745 in drug costs for 108 beneficiaries.
Where is STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS located?
STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS is located at 2220 W SOUTHERN AVE, MESA, AZ, 85202. Phone: (480) 834-7100.
What is STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS's NPI number?
STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720166499, issued on 11/01/2006.
Does STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS prescribe opioids?
Yes, STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.0%.
How many Endodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 5,856 Endodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Endodontics provider writes 116 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Acetaminophen-Codeine, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS accept Medicare?
STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS appears in CMS Medicare data with 146 Part D claims and 108 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS's credentials?
STEPHEN WALKER, DDS, MS's NPI is 1720166499 with credentials DDS, MS. 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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