Michael Walta, MD
NPI 1770643272 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Walta, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1770643272).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770643272
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 218547 (MA)
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 tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
882 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 307 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 276 | $124 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 138 | $69 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 66 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 50 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 95 | 93 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 70 | 70 |
| Prednisone | 55 | 52 |
| Cephalexin | 54 | 52 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 47 | 46 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 38 | 38 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 29 | 27 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-12
- Last updated
- 2020-01-07
- Certified
- 2020-01-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Walta's NPI number?
- Michael Walta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770643272, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Walta's specialty?
- Michael Walta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Walta located?
- Michael Walta's practice location on file with NPPES is 1100 Central Ave Se, Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930.
- What is Michael Walta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Walta is (505) 841-1125.
- Does Michael Walta accept Medicare?
- Michael Walta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Walta's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Walta's NPI (1770643272) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.