2026 NPPES data Therapeutic Radiology Physician NPI 1174784540 M.D.
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WALTER WATTS, M.D.

Therapeutic Radiology Physician in MUSKOGEE, Oklahoma. 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
46
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Therapeutic Radiology Physician avg: 138
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.6649/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.8K
77 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

WALTER WATTS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.6649/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 46 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

76.6649/100
MIPS score · -6 vs avg
46
Part D claims, 2023
63%
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.

WALTER WATTS, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

77 21st percentile higher than 21% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WALTER WATTS, 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).

What does the federal data show about WALTER WATTS, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/18/2008

NPI 1174784540

Primary specialty

Therapeutic Radiology Physician

Rare

303 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

46 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 138

MIPS final score

76.6649/100 6.435099999999991% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Oklahoma

How Therapeutic Radiology Physician compares to other specialties among Oklahoma providers

Oklahoma providers

Therapeutic Radiology Physician share within Oklahoma

1. Therapeutic Radiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Therapeutic Radiology Physician share within Oklahoma

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

WALTER WATTS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Therapeutic Radiology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.6649/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Therapeutic Radiology Physician) — 76.6649/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.7%
MIPS final score (Therapeutic Radiology Physician) — 76.6649/100 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).

WALTER WATTS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Therapeutic Radiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 300 ROCKEFELLER DR, MUSKOGEE, OK, 74401, with a listed phone of (918) 488-6057. NPI 1174784540 was issued on 06/18/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WATTS 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 46 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% generic by claim count. 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 76.6649/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.7554, Cost 33.7635), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Therapeutic Radiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 303 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 138 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

300 ROCKEFELLER DR
MUSKOGEE, OK 74401

Provider Details

NPI 1174784540
Specialty Therapeutic Radiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/18/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

76.6649
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.7554
Quality
33.7635
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WALTER WATTS, 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.

SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL MUSKOGEE INC
MUSKOGEE, OK

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 WALTER WATTS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.8K

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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 · Above average

WALTER WATTS, M.D. — brand share 37.0%
Specialty average (est.)

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 46 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.

46
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
48
Total Day Supply
942
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$273
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.88
Gender Split
56% female / 44% 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
Ssd
Silver Sulfadiazine
12

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

Therapeutic Radiology Physician Overview

How WALTER WATTS, M.D. fits within the Therapeutic Radiology Physician landscape nationally.

303
Therapeutic Radiology Physician Providers in US
42
States with Therapeutic Radiology Physician
138
Avg Claims per Provider

WALTER WATTS, M.D.'s 46 claims are below the specialty average of 138.

Nearby Therapeutic Radiology Physician Providers in Oklahoma

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

Compare Therapeutic Radiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WALTER WATTS, M.D.'s specialty?
WALTER WATTS, M.D. specializes in Therapeutic Radiology Physician and practices in MUSKOGEE, Oklahoma. Credentials: M.D..
How much does WALTER WATTS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WALTER WATTS, M.D. wrote 46 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
What is WALTER WATTS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
WALTER WATTS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.6649/100 (Quality: 76.7554, Cost: 33.7635). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is WALTER WATTS, M.D. located?
WALTER WATTS, M.D. is located at 300 ROCKEFELLER DR, MUSKOGEE, OK, 74401. Phone: (918) 488-6057.
What is WALTER WATTS, M.D.'s NPI number?
WALTER WATTS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174784540, issued on 06/18/2008.
Does WALTER WATTS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WALTER WATTS, M.D.'s prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $273 in brand drug costs.
How many Therapeutic Radiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 303 Therapeutic Radiology Physician providers across 42 states in the US. The average Therapeutic Radiology Physician provider writes 138 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WALTER WATTS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WALTER WATTS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ssd. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WALTER WATTS, M.D. accept Medicare?
WALTER WATTS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 46 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WALTER WATTS, M.D.'s credentials?
WALTER WATTS, M.D.'s NPI is 1174784540 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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