Walter Chiles, M.D.
NPI 1124019682 · Urology Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Chiles, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1124019682).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1124019682
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 39479 (TN)
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
5,783 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 878 | $16 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 725 | $59 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 715 | $2 |
| Principal Care Management Services for a Single High-Risk Disease, First 30 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99426 | 680 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 596 | $120 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 517 | 200 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 427 | 161 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 187 | 160 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 180 | 53 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 131 | 66 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 123 | 42 |
| Finasteride |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,870 across 96 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
- 2005-11-03
- Last updated
- 2025-03-21
- Certified
- 2025-03-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Chiles's NPI number?
- Walter Chiles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124019682, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Chiles's specialty?
- Walter Chiles is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Chiles located?
- Walter Chiles's practice location on file with NPPES is 9245 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37923-4425.
- What is Walter Chiles's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Chiles is (865) 690-3811.
- Does Walter Chiles accept Medicare?
- Walter Chiles is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Chiles's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Chiles's NPI (1124019682) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.