Walter Rooney, MD
NPI 1518981752 · Otolaryngology Physician · Kankakee, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Rooney, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Kankakee, IL (NPI 1518981752).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518981752
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.082713 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
680 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 162 | $106 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 156 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 122 | $86 |
| Exam of Ear Using a Microscope92504 | 90 | $26 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 57 | $117 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 44 | $174 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$207 across 7 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 23120 S Lagrange RdFrankfort, IL 60423-7760Phone: (815) 464-5440Fax: (815) 936-5404
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-27
- Last updated
- 2019-12-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Rooney's NPI number?
- Walter Rooney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518981752, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Rooney's specialty?
- Walter Rooney is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Rooney located?
- Walter Rooney's practice location on file with NPPES is 375 N Wall St Ste P620, Kankakee, IL 60901-3487.
- What is Walter Rooney's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Rooney is (815) 928-5098.
- Does Walter Rooney accept Medicare?
- Walter Rooney is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Rooney's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Rooney's NPI (1518981752) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.