Walter Choate, O.D.
NPI 1083608459 · Optometrist · Goodlettsville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Choate, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Goodlettsville, TN (NPI 1083608459).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083608459
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- OD0000000716 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
- Occupational Vision Optometrist152WX0102X
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
364 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 118 | $116 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 97 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 48 | $52 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 36 | $58 |
| Closure of Tear Duct Opening Using Plug68761 | 25 | $105 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 23 | $31 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 46 | 19 |
| Latanoprost | 45 | 19 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 35 | 13 |
| Latanoprostene Bunodbrand: Vyzulta | 27 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 25 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 22 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Cequa | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$452 across 14 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
- 2005-08-31
- Last updated
- 2015-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Choate's NPI number?
- Walter Choate's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083608459, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Choate's specialty?
- Walter Choate is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Walter Choate located?
- Walter Choate's practice location on file with NPPES is 306 Northcreek Blvd, Goodlettsville, TN 37072-2089.
- What is Walter Choate's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Choate is (615) 851-7575.
- Does Walter Choate accept Medicare?
- Walter Choate is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Choate's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Choate's NPI (1083608459) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.