Mark S Wallace, MD
Mark S Wallace is a Pain Medicine Anesthesiology specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PAIN MANAGEMENT
Mark S Wallace, MD practices as part of a group pain medicine anesthesiology specialist practice in San Diego, CA. A Creighton University School of Medicine graduate since 1987, he brings 39+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 70% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 21% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
Ucsd Medical Center 200 West Arbor Drive Mc 0801, San Diego, CA 92103
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better47.83%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+42.7 pts)
47.83% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.9 pts)
Better than 70% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
377
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
62
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
322
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $51k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
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
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$15.5k received from industry
27 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 S Wallace's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1987
Creighton University School of Medicine
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 207LP2900X
Education & Training
Creighton University School of Medicine (Class of 1987)
Mailing address
Po Box 232410, San Diego, CA 92193-2410
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190008
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mark S Wallace for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to San Diego 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 S Wallace
NPI records show Dr. Wallace as active with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (619) 543-5720.
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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Practice Location
Ucsd Medical Center 200 West Arbor Drive Mc 0801, San Diego, CA 92103
Mailing Address
Po Box 232410, San Diego, CA 92193-2410
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