Walter Gribben, MD
NPI 1619296795 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Montgomery, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Gribben, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Montgomery, AL (NPI 1619296795).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619296795
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2014012620 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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 tenure25% of score
16 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
1,687 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 418 | $106 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 318 | $188 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 266 | $112 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 117 | $23 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Gas Dilution Or Washout94727 | 114 | $38 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 114 | $48 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 473 | 110 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 343 | 112 |
| Prednisone | 233 | 110 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 119 | 31 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 107 | 27 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 75 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,121 across 52 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
- 2010-05-27
- Last updated
- 2021-07-28
- Certified
- 2021-07-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Gribben's NPI number?
- Walter Gribben's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619296795, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Gribben's specialty?
- Walter Gribben is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Gribben located?
- Walter Gribben's practice location on file with NPPES is 1440 Narrow Lane Pkwy, Montgomery, AL 36111-2654.
- What is Walter Gribben's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Gribben is (334) 281-4140.
- Does Walter Gribben accept Medicare?
- Walter Gribben is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Gribben's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Gribben's NPI (1619296795) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.