Walter Levy, MD
NPI 1356333199 · Specialist · Metairie, LA
Walter Levy, MD is a Specialist provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1356333199).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356333199
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 013245 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
634 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 255 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 196 | $87 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 59 | $10 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 53 | $22 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 34 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 439 | 125 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 175 | 36 |
| Finasteride | 160 | 47 |
| Dutasteride | 82 | 26 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 54 | 19 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 46 | 27 |
| Testosterone Cypionate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$383 across 17 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
- 2005-08-18
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Levy's NPI number?
- Walter Levy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356333199, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Levy's specialty?
- Walter Levy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Walter Levy located?
- Walter Levy's practice location on file with NPPES is 4224 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006-2933.
- What is Walter Levy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Levy is (504) 454-0755.
- Is Walter Levy's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Levy's NPI (1356333199) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.