Mark Huntington Whiteford, MD
Mark Huntington Whiteford is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Portland, OR with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY
Mark Huntington Whiteford, MD practices as part of a group colon & rectal surgery specialist practice in Portland, OR. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 563dNPPES updated 2024-11-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4805 Ne Glisan St Suite 6n60, Portland, OR 97213-2933
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better21.28%
Oregon avg: 7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+16.2 pts)
21.28% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.9%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in OregonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
114
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
71
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
141
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.
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 Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$291 received from industry
2 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 Huntington Whiteford's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Board certified · Nov 5, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Taxonomy: 208C00000X
Education & Training
University of Maryland School of Medicine (Class of 1991)
Mailing address
541 Ne 20th Ave Ste 225, Portland, OR 97232-2895
Differs from practice location
Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Mark Huntington Whiteford
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mark Huntington Whiteford for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Portland 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 Huntington Whiteford
NPI records show Dr. Whiteford as active with telehealth listed in Portland, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (503) 281-0561.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Mark Huntington Whiteford
Practice Location
4805 Ne Glisan St Suite 6n60, Portland, OR 97213-2933
Mailing Address
541 Ne 20th Ave Ste 225, Portland, OR 97232-2895
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