Walter P Farrell, MD
Walter P Farrell is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Lawrence, KS with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Walter P Farrell, MD has been part of the Lawrence medical community since 2005 in group practice. Trained at Tufts University School of Medicine (class of 1989), he has been practicing for over 37 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 85.4/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 65% of reporting doctors in Kansas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 29% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1112 W 6th St Ste 101, Lawrence, KS 66044-2247
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202385.4/100
Kansas avg: 86.3 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better8.46%
Kansas avg: 5.6 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+3.4 pts)
8.46% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.7%
Kansas avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in KansasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
580
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
527
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
9,590
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $613k
Percentile rankings compared against 648 reporting peers in Kansas.
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 (+2%) — 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 (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — 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
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — 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 (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$254 received from industry
15 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 Walter P Farrell's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
Tufts University School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 12, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Tufts University School of Medicine (Class of 1989)
Mailing address
325 Maine Street Mso Library, Lawrence, KS 66044
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Walter P Farrell
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Walter P Farrell for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lawrence 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 Walter P Farrell
Dr. Farrell is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lawrence, KS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (785) 505-5888.
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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Contact Walter P Farrell
Practice Location
1112 W 6th St Ste 101, Lawrence, KS 66044-2247
Mailing Address
325 Maine Street Mso Library, Lawrence, KS 66044
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