Jay Walther, MD
NPI 1245230655 · Dermatology Physician · Harlingen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jay Walther, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Harlingen, TX (NPI 1245230655).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245230655
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G2301 (TX)
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
2,741 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 897 | $81 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 362 | $6 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 307 | $54 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 180 | $115 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 159 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 711 | 349 |
| Ketoconazole | 193 | 84 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 168 | 98 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 92 | 50 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 91 | 38 |
| Methylprednisolone | 91 | 76 |
| Metronidazole | 61 | 42 |
| Tacrolimus | 50 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (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
- 2005-07-28
- Last updated
- 2010-08-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jay Walther's NPI number?
- Jay Walther's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245230655, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jay Walther's specialty?
- Jay Walther is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jay Walther located?
- Jay Walther's practice location on file with NPPES is 628 N Ed Carey Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550-7912.
- What is Jay Walther's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jay Walther is (956) 423-1121.
- Does Jay Walther accept Medicare?
- Jay Walther is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jay Walther's NPI active?
- Yes — Jay Walther's NPI (1245230655) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-08-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.