Mark Huntington Whiteford, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

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

(503) 281-0561Portland, OR
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 10 Colon & Rectal Surgery providers in ORSee all Colon & Rectal Surgery in Portland35+ years experienceNPI since 2005

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

Fax: (503) 416-7377
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

21.28%

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 = better

87.9%

Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.1 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Oregon

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

Medicare Patients

114

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-14%)56%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-16%)54%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+23%)44%

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-14%)35%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
28%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

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

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-14%)20%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$291 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1991

    University of Maryland School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Nov 5, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 35 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Colon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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)

Practice Footprint

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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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