Walter Peters, MD
NPI 1245258789 · Ophthalmology Physician · Tulsa, OK
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Peters, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Tulsa, OK (NPI 1245258789).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245258789
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20269 (OK)
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
19 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
3,707 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 1,196 | $117 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 474 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 434 | $85 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 431 | $477 |
| Removal of Recurring Cataract in Lens Capsule Using a Laser66821 | 210 | $290 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 180 | $58 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 765 | 220 |
| Timolol Maleate | 158 | 53 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 139 | 38 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 112 | 30 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 96 | 29 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 80 | 62 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 79 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$393 across 18 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
- 2006-07-17
- Last updated
- 2020-10-27
- Certified
- 2020-10-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Peters's NPI number?
- Walter Peters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245258789, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Peters's specialty?
- Walter Peters is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Peters located?
- Walter Peters's practice location on file with NPPES is 7171 S Yale Ave Ste 101, Tulsa, OK 74136-6367.
- What is Walter Peters's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Peters is (918) 307-0496.
- Does Walter Peters accept Medicare?
- Walter Peters is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Peters's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Peters's NPI (1245258789) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.