Malcolm Barry Louden, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Malcolm Barry Louden is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Parkersburg, WV with over 50 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across WV can see Malcolm Barry Louden, MD in person in Parkersburg or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at West Virginia University School of Medicine (class of 1976), he has been practicing for over 50 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.11/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in West Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 39% of MIPS-scored doctors in West Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1496dNPPES updated 2022-04-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at West Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3803 Emerson Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26104-1116
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202394.11/100
West Virginia avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.67%
West Virginia avg: 3.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.4 pts)
1.67% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
468
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
526
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,009
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.33M
Percentile rankings compared against 528 reporting peers in West Virginia.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
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%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$111 received from industry
4 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 Malcolm Barry Louden's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1976
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 17, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
50 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
West Virginia University School of Medicine (Class of 1976)
Mailing address
Po Box 4179, Parkesburg, WV 26104-4179
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Malcolm Barry Louden
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Malcolm Barry Louden for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Parkersburg 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 Malcolm Barry Louden
Dr. Louden is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Parkersburg, WV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (304) 485-5041.
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 Malcolm Barry Louden
Practice Location
3803 Emerson Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26104-1116
Mailing Address
Po Box 4179, Parkesburg, WV 26104-4179
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