2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1982830014 DO
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TRAVIS WALKER, DO

Otolaryngology Physician in JOPLIN, Missouri. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 559 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

TRAVIS WALKER, DO filed 1,198 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in JOPLIN, Missouri, prescribing 98% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
98%
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.

TRAVIS WALKER, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,198 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

TRAVIS WALKER, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 TRAVIS WALKER, DO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/03/2009

NPI 1982830014

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,198 135% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Missouri

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology Physician) — 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).

TRAVIS WALKER, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding DO credentials at 1102 W 32ND ST, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, with a listed phone of (417) 347-6612. NPI 1982830014 was issued on 06/03/2009. 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 1,198 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 559 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $23K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%. 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.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

1102 W 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804

Provider Details

NPI 1982830014
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/03/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TRAVIS WALKER, DO 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.

MCLAREN LAPEER REGION
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
LAPEER, MI
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 230193

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

TRAVIS WALKER, DO — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 1,198 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.

1,198
Total Claims
$23K
Total Drug Cost
559
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,475
Total Day Supply
32,613
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Opioid Claims
32 (2.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
63

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.38
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 55, 65-74: 247, 75-84: 193, 85+: 64

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What TRAVIS WALKER, DO 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
Azelastine Hcl
306
Triamcinolone Acetonide
154
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
138
Omeprazole
112
Mupirocin
103
Ipratropium Bromide
66
Fluticasone Propionate
35
Cephalexin
32
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
32
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
31

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How TRAVIS WALKER, DO fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

TRAVIS WALKER, DO's 1,198 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TRAVIS WALKER, DO's specialty?
TRAVIS WALKER, DO specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in JOPLIN, Missouri. Credentials: DO.
How much does TRAVIS WALKER, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TRAVIS WALKER, DO wrote 1,198 Medicare Part D claims totaling $23K in drug costs for 559 beneficiaries.
Where is TRAVIS WALKER, DO located?
TRAVIS WALKER, DO is located at 1102 W 32ND ST, JOPLIN, MO, 64804. Phone: (417) 347-6612.
What is TRAVIS WALKER, DO's NPI number?
TRAVIS WALKER, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982830014, issued on 06/03/2009.
Does TRAVIS WALKER, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TRAVIS WALKER, DO's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does TRAVIS WALKER, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, TRAVIS WALKER, DO had 32 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TRAVIS WALKER, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TRAVIS WALKER, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clotrimazole-Betamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TRAVIS WALKER, DO accept Medicare?
TRAVIS WALKER, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,198 Part D claims and 559 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TRAVIS WALKER, DO's credentials?
TRAVIS WALKER, DO's NPI is 1982830014 with credentials DO. 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.

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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