Mark Wilford

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Internal Medicine

(814) 946-1655Altoona, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Mark Wilford practices as part of a group endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism specialist practice in Altoona, PA. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1983 and has 43+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).

1 of 241 Internal Medicine providers in PASee all Internal Medicine in Altoona43+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1868dNPPES updated 2021-03-25 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1414 9th Ave Station Medical Center, Altoona, PA 16602-2415

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

73.65/100

Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.9 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

51%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-31.8 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

273

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

598

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,021

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3.00M

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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 Diabetes.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+38%)72%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+23%)53%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+10%)42%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

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

Atrial Fibrillation
Lower than avg (-2%)20%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$12 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Mark Wilford'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 · 1983

    Wayne State University School of Medicine

  2. 43 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic disorders including diabetes (type 1 and 2), thyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary conditions, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Taxonomy: 207RE0101X

Education & Training

Wayne State University School of Medicine (Class of 1983)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1414 9th Ave Station Medical Center, Altoona, PA 16602-2454

Differs from practice location

Virtual Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Care With Mark Wilford

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Mark Wilford for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Altoona 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 Wilford

NPI records show Dr. Wilford as active with telehealth listed in Altoona, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (814) 946-1655.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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