Walter Ralph, M.D.
NPI 1013983097 · Otolaryngology Physician · Bronx, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Ralph, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Bronx, NY (NPI 1013983097).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013983097
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 223414 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
62 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 39 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 12 | $146 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 11 | $92 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$146 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 135 | 41 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 103 | 29 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 65 | 14 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 53 | 14 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 43 | — |
| Omeprazole | 40 | 14 |
| Ibuprofen | 33 | 26 |
| Ofloxacin | 33 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$241 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-28
- Last updated
- 2015-04-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Ralph's NPI number?
- Walter Ralph's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013983097, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Ralph's specialty?
- Walter Ralph is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Ralph located?
- Walter Ralph's practice location on file with NPPES is 1650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10457-7606.
- What is Walter Ralph's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Ralph is (718) 901-6901.
- Does Walter Ralph accept Medicare?
- Walter Ralph is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Ralph's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Ralph's NPI (1013983097) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-04-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.