Walter Jackson, DDS, MD
NPI 1255507588 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Oral Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Jackson, DDS, MD is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1255507588).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255507588
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)Dental Providers
- Credential
- DDS, MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 5927 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 471 | 277 |
| Ibuprofen | 239 | 205 |
| Penicillin V Potassium | 218 | 201 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 152 | 139 |
| Azithromycin | 91 | 86 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 45 | 37 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 38 | 35 |
| Amoxicillin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$273 across 6 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
- 2008-05-06
- Last updated
- 2009-06-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Jackson's NPI number?
- Walter Jackson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255507588, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Jackson's specialty?
- Walter Jackson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dental Providers).
- Where is Walter Jackson located?
- Walter Jackson's practice location on file with NPPES is 4051 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002-5572.
- What is Walter Jackson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Jackson is (504) 455-7161.
- Does Walter Jackson accept Medicare?
- Walter Jackson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Jackson's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Jackson's NPI (1255507588) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-06-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.