Emily Walters, O.D.
NPI 1609154608 · Optometrist · Sioux Falls, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Emily Walters, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Sioux Falls, SD (NPI 1609154608).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609154608
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 675 (SD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 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
1,595 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 693 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 217 | $87 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 183 | $39 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 153 | $35 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 112 | $145 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 69 | $62 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 544 | 131 |
| Timolol Maleate | 164 | 40 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 130 | 39 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 88 | 22 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 51 | 13 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 24 | 14 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 22 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$116 across 5 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
- 2011-07-26
- Last updated
- 2022-12-29
- Certified
- 2022-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Emily Walters's NPI number?
- Emily Walters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609154608, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Emily Walters's specialty?
- Emily Walters is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Emily Walters located?
- Emily Walters's practice location on file with NPPES is 6601 S Minnesota Ave Ste 200, Sioux Falls, SD 57108.
- What is Emily Walters's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Emily Walters is (605) 336-6294.
- Does Emily Walters accept Medicare?
- Emily Walters is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Emily Walters's NPI active?
- Yes — Emily Walters's NPI (1609154608) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.