Kenneth W. Hawk, NP
Kenneth W. Hawk, NP has been part of the Oakland medical community since 2005 in independent practice. With 22+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Oakland area. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.11/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Uses generic medications more than 49% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Federal MIPS score higher than 91% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
311 N 4th St, Oakland, MD 21550-1371
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 91% of doctors in Maryland on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.11/100
Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)
Top 9% of MIPS-scored doctors in MarylandHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.86%
Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)
2.86% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MarylandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
505
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
676
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
10,445
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.13M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$197 received from industry
11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Kenneth W. Hawk's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
22 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Kenneth W. Hawk
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kenneth W. Hawk for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Oakland 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 Kenneth W. Hawk
NPI records show Dr. Hawk as active with telehealth listed in Oakland, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 334-7420.
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 Kenneth W. Hawk
Practice Location
311 N 4th St, Oakland, MD 21550-1371
Mailing Address
311 N 4th St, Oakland, MD 21550-1371
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