Christopher Walters, M.D.
NPI 1053461319 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Lumberton, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Walters, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Lumberton, NC (NPI 1053461319).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053461319
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200401001 (NC)
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
19 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
1,327 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 628 | $119 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 205 | $64 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 127 | $177 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 101 | $121 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 57 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 336 | 72 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 324 | 85 |
| Carvedilol | 294 | 70 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 258 | 69 |
| Furosemide | 243 | 73 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 240 | 65 |
| Lisinopril | 228 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$156 across 10 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
- 2007-01-11
- Last updated
- 2008-04-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Walters's NPI number?
- Christopher Walters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053461319, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Walters's specialty?
- Christopher Walters is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Walters located?
- Christopher Walters's practice location on file with NPPES is 403 W 27th St, Lumberton, NC 28358-3019.
- What is Christopher Walters's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Walters is (910) 671-6619.
- Does Christopher Walters accept Medicare?
- Christopher Walters is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Walters's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Walters's NPI (1053461319) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.