Donald Walters, MD
NPI 1770592537 · Dermatology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Walters, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1770592537).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770592537
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21674 (AL)
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
19 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
3,786 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,656 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 374 | $82 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 359 | $50 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 264 | $115 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 256 | $86 |
| Removal and Microscopic Exam of Growth of Head, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, 1-5 Tissue Blocks |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 213 | 129 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 156 | 56 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 85 | 73 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 78 | 42 |
| Hydrocortisone | 68 | 45 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 60 | 27 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 52 | 24 |
| Ketoconazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$330 across 15 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
- 2006-08-07
- Last updated
- 2024-08-14
- Certified
- 2024-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Walters's NPI number?
- Donald Walters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770592537, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Walters's specialty?
- Donald Walters is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Donald Walters located?
- Donald Walters's practice location on file with NPPES is 521 Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35216-1878.
- What is Donald Walters's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Walters is (205) 824-4441.
- Does Donald Walters accept Medicare?
- Donald Walters is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Walters's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Walters's NPI (1770592537) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.