Richard Walton, MD
NPI 1568642262 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Walton, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1568642262).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568642262
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M7741 (TX)
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
18 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
2,698 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 337 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 276 | $39 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 126 | $35 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 116 | $47 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 109 | $38 |
| X-Ray of Upper Spine, 2-3 Views72040 | 108 | $39 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$31 across 2 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
- 2007-11-09
- Last updated
- 2026-01-15
- Certified
- 2026-01-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Walton's NPI number?
- Richard Walton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568642262, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Walton's specialty?
- Richard Walton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Walton located?
- Richard Walton's practice location on file with NPPES is 311 Camden St, San Antonio, TX 78215-2012.
- What is Richard Walton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Walton is (210) 455-0167.
- Does Richard Walton accept Medicare?
- Richard Walton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Walton's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Walton's NPI (1568642262) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.