Marcus Karlan Parker, M.D.
Also practices: ANESTHESIOLOGY
With over 21 years in pain medicine, Marcus Karlan Parker, M.D. is a long-established interventional pain medicine specialist in Columbus. He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2005 and has 21+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 78.34/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 37% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 932dNPPES updated 2023-10-17 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1860 State Hwy 71, Columbus, TX 78934
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202378.34/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better44.03%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+38.9 pts)
44.03% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.7%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.9 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
410
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
250
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,390
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $57k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$374 received from industry
12 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 Marcus Karlan Parker's NPI.
Patient Reviews
No patient reviews yet. If you've seen Marcus Karlan Parker, your feedback helps other patients.
Review PolicyAll feedback is moderated before publishing. We verify reviewer identity where possible and enforce a one-review-per-provider policy. Full guidelines →
Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
Mcgovern Medical School at Uthealth Houston
Board certified · Oct 16, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
21 years in practice
Experienced
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Taxonomy: 208VP0014X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School at Houston (Class of 2005)
Mailing address
Po Box 637, Fulshear, TX 77441-0637
Differs from practice location
Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Marcus Karlan Parker
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Marcus Karlan Parker for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Columbus 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 Marcus Karlan Parker
Dr. Parker is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Columbus, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (832) 437-3688.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
Is this your profile?
Verify credentials, update practice details, and manage telehealth.
Medical Disclaimer: NPI Telehealth is a provider directory for informational purposes only. This page does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Provider data is sourced from the CMS NPPES federal registry and public Medicare datasets. NPI Telehealth does not verify clinical qualifications beyond federal records. Data may not reflect real-time availability — always contact the provider's office directly to confirm details before seeking care.
Contact Marcus Karlan Parker
Practice Location
1860 State Hwy 71, Columbus, TX 78934
Mailing Address
Po Box 637, Fulshear, TX 77441-0637
This is a provider directory. Contact the office directly to schedule appointments.
Related Providers