Walter Goula, MD
NPI 1144285859 · Internal Medicine Physician · Providence, RI
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Goula, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Providence, RI (NPI 1144285859).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144285859
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 77245 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,449 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 | 333 | $73 |
| 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 | 212 | $16 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 129 | $19 |
| Annual, Face-To-Face Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, Individual, 15 MinutesG0446 | 129 | $25 |
| Administration and Interpretation of Patient-Focused Health Risk Assessment96160 | 126 | $3 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 132 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 523 | 139 |
| Omeprazole | 364 | 96 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 335 | 94 |
| Lisinopril | 281 | 74 |
| Losartan Potassium | 247 | 60 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 194 | 45 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$417 across 21 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
- 2006-04-18
- Last updated
- 2020-10-19
- Certified
- 2020-10-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Goula's NPI number?
- Walter Goula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144285859, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Goula's specialty?
- Walter Goula is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Goula located?
- Walter Goula's practice location on file with NPPES is 180 Corliss St Ste B, Providence, RI 02904-2602.
- What is Walter Goula's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Goula is (401) 793-8400.
- Does Walter Goula accept Medicare?
- Walter Goula is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Goula's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Goula's NPI (1144285859) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.