Joseph Walters, MD
NPI 1235263252 · Psychiatry Physician · Bluffton, SC
Joseph Walters, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Bluffton, SC (NPI 1235263252).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235263252
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 24103 (SC)
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 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 234 | 53 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 210 | 39 |
| Lorazepam | 183 | 30 |
| Clonazepam | 179 | 33 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 176 | 47 |
| Alprazolam | 167 | 34 |
| Aripiprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$522 across 24 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
- 2007-03-14
- Last updated
- 2010-05-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Walters's NPI number?
- Joseph Walters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235263252, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Walters's specialty?
- Joseph Walters is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Walters located?
- Joseph Walters's practice location on file with NPPES is 25 Clark Summit Dr Ste F201, Bluffton, SC 29910-4205.
- What is Joseph Walters's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Walters is (843) 757-4737.
- Is Joseph Walters's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Walters's NPI (1235263252) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-05-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.