Carlton K. Mcqueen, M.D.
Carlton K. Mcqueen is a Pain Medicine Anesthesiology specialist based in Bellingham, WA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ANESTHESIOLOGY
Carlton K. Mcqueen, M.D. has practiced anesthesiology for 30+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine (class of 1996), he has been practicing for over 30 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 85% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Federal MIPS score higher than 5% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1418dNPPES updated 2022-07-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
Contact & Location
Practice Location
710 Birchwood Ave Ste 101, Bellingham, WA 98225-1720
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better34.44%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+29.3 pts)
34.44% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.5%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.7 pts)
Better than 85% of reporting doctors in WashingtonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
535
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
146
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
543
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $27k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.7k received from industry
19 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Carlton K. Mcqueen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 4, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 207LP2900X
Education & Training
University of Mississippi School of Medicine (Class of 1996)
Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Carlton K. Mcqueen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carlton K. Mcqueen for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Bellingham required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carlton K. Mcqueen
Dr. Mcqueen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bellingham, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (360) 676-0922.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Carlton K. Mcqueen
Practice Location
710 Birchwood Ave Ste 101, Bellingham, WA 98225-1720
Mailing Address
710 Birchwood Ave Ste 101, Bellingham, WA 98225-1720
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