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Dr. David Welles Clark, MD

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(Dr. David W. Clark, MD)

(675 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2005)

2401 S 31ST STREET
TEMPLE, TX 76508

(254) 724-2111

Dr. David Welles Clark, MD is an otolaryngologist in TEMPLE, TX specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. David Welles Clark, MD is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and Baylor Scott & White Health.

Office Locations

2401 S 31ST STREET
TEMPLE, TX 76508

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1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP
TEMPLE, TX 76502

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2024, Dr. David Welles Clark, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

endoscopic nasal biopsy

endoscopic nasal debridement

endoscopic nasal polypectomy

endoscopic nasal surgery

nose surgery

polypectomy

By Affordability:

endoscopic surgery

minimally invasive surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. David Welles Clark, MD performed more endoscopic nasal biopsy, endoscopic nasal debridement, endoscopic nasal polypectomy, endoscopic nasal surgery, nose surgery, and polypectomy (polyp removal) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for endoscopic surgery, and minimally invasive surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Welles Clark, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in TEMPLE, TX during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	218
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Welles Clark, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in TEMPLE, TX during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, excision and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	67
diagnostic procedures	67
doctor visit	324
excision	78
gynecologic procedures	67
minimally invasive procedures	102
nose surgery	102
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	67

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Welles Clark, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in TEMPLE, TX during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	39
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	248
excision	39
gynecologic procedures	39
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	63
nose surgery	51
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	39

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Welles Clark, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in TEMPLE, TX during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	39
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	294
ear procedures	15
excision	39
gynecologic procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	39
nose surgery	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	39

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	50
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	26
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	43
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Welles Clark, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in TEMPLE, TX during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, excision and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	37
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	273
excision	51
gynecologic procedures	37
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
minimally invasive procedures	76
nose surgery	76
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	37

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	11
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Welles Clark, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in TEMPLE, TX during 2017 were nose surgery, minimally invasive procedures, excision and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	75
diagnostic procedures	75
doctor visit	282
excision	90
gynecologic procedures	75
minimally invasive procedures	119
nose surgery	131
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	75

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	12
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Welles Clark, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in TEMPLE, TX during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	53
diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	300
excision	53
gynecologic procedures	53
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	71
nose surgery	53
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	53

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	14
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Welles Clark, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in TEMPLE, TX during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	43
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	270
ear procedures	12
excision	43
gynecologic procedures	43
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	68
nose surgery	55
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	43

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	15
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Welles Clark, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in TEMPLE, TX during 2020 were nose surgery, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	74
diagnostic procedures	74
doctor visit	283
excision	74
gynecologic procedures	74
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	101
nose surgery	113
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	74
submucous resection (SMR)	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	12
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Welles Clark, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in TEMPLE, TX during 2021 were nose surgery, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	74
diagnostic procedures	74
doctor visit	294
ear procedures	16
excision	74
gynecologic procedures	74
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	88
nose surgery	89
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	74

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	11
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Welles Clark, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in TEMPLE, TX during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	66
diagnostic procedures	66
doctor visit	243
excision	66
gynecologic procedures	66
minimally invasive procedures	78
nose surgery	78
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	66

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	13
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Welles Clark, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in TEMPLE, TX during 2023 were nose surgery, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	99
diagnostic procedures	99
doctor visit	231
excision	99
gynecologic procedures	99
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	127
nose surgery	136
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	99
submucous resection (SMR)	11

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	13
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Welles Clark, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in TEMPLE, TX during 2024 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	96
diagnostic procedures	96
doctor visit	246
ear procedures	15
excision	96
gynecologic procedures	96
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
minimally invasive procedures	96
nose surgery	96
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	96

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	15
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Welles Clark, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in TEMPLE, TX were nose surgery, minimally invasive procedures, excision and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	63
diagnostic procedures	63
doctor visit	269
ear procedures	14
excision	66
gynecologic procedures	63
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	80
nose surgery	84
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	63
submucous resection (SMR)	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	17
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	117
Hispanic	7
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	38
85 and over	10
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	68

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Welles Clark, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	20
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	10
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. David Welles Clark, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2005. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certifications: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2005)

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals (2010)

Board Certification: Certifications: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Licensed In: California

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. David Welles Clark, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Humana HMO, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, TRICARE Extra, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna Select, Aetna HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, CIGNA Choice Fund, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Aetna Choice POS II, BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan, WellCare, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Medicaid, Aetna Managed Choice, Guardian, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate Plus, Humana PPO, Humana ChoiceCare Network, CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network, Superior Health Plan, Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna-Health Network Option, DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Superior Health Plan-Wellcare No Premium Rx Plus Open (PPO), Tricare-Select, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Superior Health Plan-Wellcare by Allwell Patriot No Premium (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family, Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism, FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP, Superior Health Plan-Wellcare No Premium Open (PPO), Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx, Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, Aetna-Open Access Select, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl, Medicare-Traditional Medicare, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, FirstCare Health Plans-FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Superior Health Plan-Wellcare TexanPlus No Premium (HMO), Superior Health Plan-Wellcare Specialty No Premium (HMO C-SNP), Aetna-Health Network Only, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. David Welles Clark, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare Select Plus

United Healthcare Select

United Healthcare Choice Plus

Humana HMO

United Healthcare Choice

Blue Choice

Aetna QPOS

TRICARE Prime

Aetna Open Choice PPO

TRICARE Extra

Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Aetna Select

Aetna HMO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

CIGNA Choice Fund

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

CIGNA Open Access Plus

Aetna Choice POS II

BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan

WellCare

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

United Healthcare

United Healthcare Navigate

Medicaid

Aetna Managed Choice

Guardian

Railroad Medicare

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Navigate Plus

Humana PPO

Humana ChoiceCare Network

CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network

Superior Health Plan

Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators

Aetna-Health Network Option

DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family

Superior Health Plan-Wellcare No Premium Rx Plus Open (PPO)

Tricare-Select

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)

Superior Health Plan-Wellcare by Allwell Patriot No Premium (HMO)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family

Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism

FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP

Superior Health Plan-Wellcare No Premium Open (PPO)

Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx

Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family

Aetna-Open Access Select

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl

Medicare-Traditional Medicare

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)

Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family

FirstCare Health Plans-FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO

Superior Health Plan-Wellcare TexanPlus No Premium (HMO)

Superior Health Plan-Wellcare Specialty No Premium (HMO C-SNP)

Aetna-Health Network Only

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Welles Clark, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 675 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Welles Clark, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in TEMPLE, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-12

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He is top notch!! It is obvious he cares and goes above and beyond to take care of his patients!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-04-16

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He was so nice and helpful with my nasal congestion and stuffy ears.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-08-15

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Very friendly and also knowledgeable about his work

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-07-01

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Truly impressed with the care I received.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-27

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Kind, informative, knowledgeable

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Welles Clark, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Spirox Inc	$2,500 Latera $2,500
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$1,851 WEREWOLF $1,838	REFLEX ULTRA Turbinate Wands $13
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.	$812 Sinus Surgery $338	Image Guided Surgery Products $304	Powered ENT Instrument $121	FUSION $49
Aerin Medical Inc.	$706 Vivaer RF Stylus $143	$563
Stryker Corporation	$400 Nav Nav3 Navigation Platform $400
Other	$764 Clarifix $221	FUSION $214	Propel $117	Baha $74	OTIPRIO $62	Other $76

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,338
Food and Beverage	$1,655
Consulting Fee	$806
Travel and Lodging	$235

Biography

Dr David Clark is a board-certified otolaryngologist who treats conditions affecting the ear, nose and throat (ENT) and specializes in rhinology-diagnosing and treating complex medical conditions related to the nose and paranasal sinuses. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and is a member of the American Rhinologic Society, American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and the Texas Association of Otolaryngology. His clinical interests include sinonasal inflammatory disease such as chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyposis, smell loss, and nasal obstruction as well as sinonasal tumors. He treats both adults and children.