Stephen M Walsh, MD
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
Stephen M Walsh is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Bangor, ME with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 25 years in orthopaedic surgery, Stephen M Walsh, MD is a long-established adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery specialist in Bangor. A University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine graduate since 2001, he brings 25+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 95% of reporting doctors in Maine
- Federal MIPS score higher than 98% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maine
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
78 Ridgewood Dr, Bangor, ME 04401-2652
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 98% of doctors in Maine on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Maine avg: 93.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 2% of MIPS-scored doctors in MaineHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better28.53%
Maine avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+23.4 pts)
28.53% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better98.4%
Maine avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.6 pts)
Top 5% of reporting doctors in MaineHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
431
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
170
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
673
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $12k
Percentile rankings compared against 387 reporting peers in Maine.
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.3k received from industry
22 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Stephen M Walsh's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille a. Carver College of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 15, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
25 years in practice
Experienced
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.
Taxonomy: 207XS0114X
Education & Training
University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (Class of 2001)
Virtual Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Stephen M Walsh
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stephen M Walsh for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Bangor 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 Stephen M Walsh
Dr. Walsh is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bangor, ME. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (207) 307-8901.
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
78 Ridgewood Dr, Bangor, ME 04401-2652
Mailing Address
78 Ridgewood Dr, Bangor, ME 04401-2652
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