Walter Bantom, M.D.
NPI 1194741710 · Internal Medicine Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Bantom, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1194741710).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194741710
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD04394E (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 77 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 356 | 93 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 282 | 83 |
| Losartan Potassium | 189 | 46 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 170 | 43 |
| Metformin Hcl | 119 | 27 |
| Lisinopril | 96 | 26 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$142 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
- 2006-07-15
- Last updated
- 2013-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Bantom's NPI number?
- Walter Bantom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194741710, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Bantom's specialty?
- Walter Bantom is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Bantom located?
- Walter Bantom's practice location on file with NPPES is 5615 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131-4128.
- What is Walter Bantom's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Bantom is (215) 477-5800.
- Does Walter Bantom accept Medicare?
- Walter Bantom is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Bantom's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Bantom's NPI (1194741710) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-04-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.