Benjamin Walters, MD
NPI 1588165542 · Otolaryngology Physician · Keesler Air Force Base, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Walters, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Keesler Air Force Base, MS (NPI 1588165542).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588165542
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31534 (MS)
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 tenure33% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$268 across 3 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)
- 5165 Mccarty LnLafayette, IN 47905-8764Phone: (765) 448-8000Fax: (765) 448-7625
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-02-26
- Last updated
- 2026-04-19
- Certified
- 2026-04-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Walters's NPI number?
- Benjamin Walters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588165542, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Walters's specialty?
- Benjamin Walters is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Walters located?
- Benjamin Walters's practice location on file with NPPES is Keesler Medical Center, Keesler Air Force Base, MS 39534.
- What is Benjamin Walters's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Walters is (228) 376-0418.
- Does Benjamin Walters accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Walters is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Walters's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Walters's NPI (1588165542) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.