Walter Beard, M.D.
NPI 1396032983 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Decatur, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Beard, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Decatur, GA (NPI 1396032983).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396032983
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 81780 (GA)
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
14 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 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 177 | 62 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 139 | 56 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 106 | 38 |
| Carvedilol | 101 | 38 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 96 | 34 |
| Furosemide | 83 | 40 |
| Losartan Potassium | 76 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$43 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
- 2011-07-01
- Last updated
- 2026-04-17
- Certified
- 2026-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Beard's NPI number?
- Walter Beard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396032983, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Beard's specialty?
- Walter Beard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Beard located?
- Walter Beard's practice location on file with NPPES is 2124 Candler Rd, Decatur, GA 30032-5572.
- What is Walter Beard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Beard is (404) 836-0272.
- Does Walter Beard accept Medicare?
- Walter Beard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Beard's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Beard's NPI (1396032983) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.