Walter Wardell, M.D.
NPI 1538111851 · Internal Medicine Physician · Havelock, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Wardell, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Havelock, NC (NPI 1538111851).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538111851
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 36849 (NC)
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
4,593 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 892 | $120 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 520 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 426 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 343 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 305 | $86 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 229 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 110 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 396 | 109 |
| Omeprazole | 236 | 78 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 226 | 65 |
| Lisinopril | 211 | 57 |
| Prednisone | 200 | 141 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 160 | 41 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$183 across 9 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
- 2006-05-16
- Last updated
- 2017-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Wardell's NPI number?
- Walter Wardell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538111851, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Wardell's specialty?
- Walter Wardell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Wardell located?
- Walter Wardell's practice location on file with NPPES is 532 Webb Blvd, Havelock, NC 28532-2042.
- What is Walter Wardell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Wardell is (252) 447-7088.
- Does Walter Wardell accept Medicare?
- Walter Wardell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Wardell's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Wardell's NPI (1538111851) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.