Joseph Walters, M.D.
NPI 1740490895 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bastrop, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Walters, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bastrop, LA (NPI 1740490895).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740490895
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 203093 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 106 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 244 | 25 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 198 | 15 |
| Levetiracetam | 189 | 19 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 180 | 15 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 160 | 16 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 146 | 13 |
| Carbamazepine | 146 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-23
- Last updated
- 2019-11-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Walters's NPI number?
- Joseph Walters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740490895, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Walters's specialty?
- Joseph Walters is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Walters located?
- Joseph Walters's practice location on file with NPPES is 425 S Vine St, Bastrop, LA 71220-4513.
- What is Joseph Walters's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Walters is (318) 283-3960.
- Does Joseph Walters accept Medicare?
- Joseph Walters is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Walters's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Walters's NPI (1740490895) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-11-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.