Walter Wiggins, MD, PHD
NPI 1184034431 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Greensboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Wiggins, MD, PHD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Greensboro, NC (NPI 1184034431).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184034431
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2020-00587 (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
12 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
1,652 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 434 | $37 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 275 | $8 |
| Ct Scan of Upper Spine Without Contrast72125 | 140 | $43 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Without Contrast70551 | 134 | $65 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 97 | $10 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Neck With Contrast70498 | 68 | $74 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Head With Contrast |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$278 across 5 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
- 2014-05-07
- Last updated
- 2025-10-02
- Certified
- 2025-10-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Wiggins's NPI number?
- Walter Wiggins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184034431, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Wiggins's specialty?
- Walter Wiggins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Wiggins located?
- Walter Wiggins's practice location on file with NPPES is 1331 N Elm St Ste 200, Greensboro, NC 27401-6304.
- What is Walter Wiggins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Wiggins is (336) 274-6682.
- Does Walter Wiggins accept Medicare?
- Walter Wiggins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Wiggins's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Wiggins's NPI (1184034431) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.