Walter Bristow, MD
NPI 1407847023 · Gastroenterology Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Bristow, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1407847023).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407847023
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 16268 (SC)
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
2,063 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 620 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 252 | $126 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 172 | $251 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 161 | $68 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 151 | $119 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 432 | 162 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 326 | 320 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 155 | 51 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C | 105 | 103 |
| Colesevelam Hcl | 72 | 20 |
| Famotidine | 67 | 21 |
| Mesalamine | 61 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,991 across 158 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
- 2005-11-02
- Last updated
- 2020-08-11
- Certified
- 2020-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Bristow's NPI number?
- Walter Bristow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407847023, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Bristow's specialty?
- Walter Bristow is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Bristow located?
- Walter Bristow's practice location on file with NPPES is 2739 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29204-2028.
- What is Walter Bristow's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Bristow is (803) 799-4800.
- Does Walter Bristow accept Medicare?
- Walter Bristow is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Bristow's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Bristow's NPI (1407847023) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.