Katherine Walter, PA-C
NPI 1568013498 · Physician Assistant · Palos Heights, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Walter, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Palos Heights, IL (NPI 1568013498).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568013498
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 085007104 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
292 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 125 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 71 | $81 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 58 | $75 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 38 | $100 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $71–$100 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 63 | 29 |
| Gabapentin | 33 | 14 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 30 | 27 |
| Methylprednisolone | 23 | 18 |
| Pregabalin | 21 | — |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 21 | 15 |
| Diazepam | 15 | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-09-23
- Last updated
- 2024-07-02
- Certified
- 2024-07-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Walter's NPI number?
- Katherine Walter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568013498, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Walter's specialty?
- Katherine Walter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Katherine Walter located?
- Katherine Walter's practice location on file with NPPES is 12255 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463-1270.
- What is Katherine Walter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Walter is (708) 827-2021.
- Does Katherine Walter accept Medicare?
- Katherine Walter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Walter's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Walter's NPI (1568013498) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.