Valerie Anne Wood, MD
Valerie Anne Wood is an Otolaryngology specialist based in Kansas City, MO with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Valerie Anne Wood, MD has practiced otolaryngology for 15+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2011 and has 15+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.29/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 39% of reporting doctors in Missouri
- Uses generic medications more than 94% of reporting doctors in Missouri
- Federal MIPS score higher than 12% of MIPS-scored doctors in Missouri
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4320 Wornall Rd Suite 512, Kansas City, MO 64111-5941
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202377.29/100
Missouri avg: 81.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.81%
Missouri avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
0.81% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.9%
Missouri avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.1 pts)
Top 6% of reporting doctors in MissouriHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
579
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
448
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,478
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $49k
Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.
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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — 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 (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$16 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 Valerie Anne Wood's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2011
Ohio State University College of Medicine
15 years in practice
Experienced
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Taxonomy: 207Y00000X
Education & Training
Ohio State University College of Medicine (Class of 2011)
Mailing address
901 E 104th St Mailstop 400n, Kansas City, MO 64131-4517
Differs from practice location
Virtual Otolaryngology Care With Valerie Anne Wood
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Valerie Anne Wood for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Kansas City 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 Valerie Anne Wood
Dr. Wood is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Kansas City, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (816) 932-8663.
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
4320 Wornall Rd Suite 512, Kansas City, MO 64111-5941
Mailing Address
901 E 104th St Mailstop 400n, Kansas City, MO 64131-4517
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