Mark K Durfee, MD

Emergency Medicine

Mark K Durfee is an Emergency Medicine specialist based in Falmouth, MA with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(508) 457-3929Falmouth, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 27 years in emergency medicine, Mark K Durfee, MD is a long-established emergency medicine physician in Falmouth. With 27+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Falmouth area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 35 Emergency Medicine providers in MASee all Emergency Medicine in Falmouth27+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

100 Ter Heun Drive Falmouth Hospital Emergency Department, Falmouth, MA 02540

Fax: (508) 457-3839
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

96.1%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.3 pts)

Better than 89% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

1,163

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

975

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,352

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $23k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-4%)45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
26%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

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

Depression
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

Emergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Taxonomy: 207P00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

100 Ter Heun Drive Falmouth Hospital, Falmouth, MA 02540

Differs from practice location

Virtual Emergency Medicine Care With Mark K Durfee

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Mark K Durfee for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Falmouth 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 Mark K Durfee

Dr. Durfee is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Falmouth, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (508) 457-3929.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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