David Gwaltney, M.D.
NPI 1538264064 · Surgery Physician · Bristol, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Gwaltney, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Bristol, TN (NPI 1538264064).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538264064
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 15402 (TN)
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
19 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
984 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 Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 266 | $53 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 249 | $33 |
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 112 | $20 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 89 | $31 |
| Complete Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93923 | 85 | $20 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 70 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$224 across 12 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
- 2006-09-13
- Last updated
- 2025-02-17
- Certified
- 2025-02-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Gwaltney's NPI number?
- David Gwaltney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538264064, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Gwaltney's specialty?
- David Gwaltney is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Gwaltney located?
- David Gwaltney's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620-7430.
- What is David Gwaltney's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Gwaltney is (423) 844-3919.
- Does David Gwaltney accept Medicare?
- David Gwaltney is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Gwaltney's NPI active?
- Yes — David Gwaltney's NPI (1538264064) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.