Mark Stuart Klepper, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Mark Stuart Klepper is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Waco, TX with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across TX can see Mark Stuart Klepper, M.D. in person in Waco or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine graduate since 1986, he brings 40+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
318 Richland West Cir Suite a, Waco, TX 76712-7919
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202374.33/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better59%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-23.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
461
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
255
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,487
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $692k
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 (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — 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 (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — 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 (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$313 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 Mark Stuart Klepper's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine (Class of 1986)
Mailing address
Po Box 20308, Waco, TX 76702-0308
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Mark Stuart Klepper
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mark Stuart Klepper for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Waco 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 Stuart Klepper
Dr. Klepper is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Waco, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (254) 537-6600.
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 Mark Stuart Klepper
Practice Location
318 Richland West Cir Suite a, Waco, TX 76712-7919
Mailing Address
Po Box 20308, Waco, TX 76702-0308
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