Walter Few, MD
NPI 1699749010 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Few, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1699749010).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699749010
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 40120 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
20 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
1,352 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 361 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 326 | $119 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 203 | $13 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 108 | $72 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 74 | $160 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 228 | 82 |
| Carvedilol | 217 | 76 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 200 | 69 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 196 | 60 |
| Losartan Potassium | 163 | 51 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 145 | 53 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,714 across 88 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
- 2006-02-14
- Last updated
- 2015-05-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Few's NPI number?
- Walter Few's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699749010, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Few's specialty?
- Walter Few is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Few located?
- Walter Few's practice location on file with NPPES is 1614 Gunbarrel Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
- What is Walter Few's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Few is (423) 778-8604.
- Does Walter Few accept Medicare?
- Walter Few is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Few's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Few's NPI (1699749010) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-05-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.