Walter Kenneth Love, MD
Walter Kenneth Love is a Family Medicine specialist based in Waldoboro, ME with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Walter Kenneth Love, MD has been part of the Waldoboro medical community since 2005 in group practice. Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (class of 1988), he has been practicing for over 38 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 79.27/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in Maine
- Uses generic medications more than 66% of reporting doctors in Maine
- Federal MIPS score higher than 5% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maine
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1034 Main St, Waldoboro, ME 04572-6037
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
202379.27/100
Maine avg: 93.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.37%
Maine avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.7 pts)
4.37% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.1%
Maine avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MaineHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
44
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
75
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
939
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $95k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%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 (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1988
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1988)
Mailing address
Po Box 309, Waldoboro, ME 04572
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Walter Kenneth Love
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Walter Kenneth Love for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Waldoboro 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 Kenneth Love
NPI records show Dr. Love as active with telehealth listed in Waldoboro, ME. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (207) 832-5813.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Walter Kenneth Love
Practice Location
1034 Main St, Waldoboro, ME 04572-6037
Mailing Address
Po Box 309, Waldoboro, ME 04572
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