Walter Shakespeare, D.O.
NPI 1861705444 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Shakespeare, D.O. is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1861705444).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861705444
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20A15575 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
15 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
27 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 27 | $80 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $80–$80 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 131 | 44 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 113 | 39 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 112 | 27 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Wixela Inhub | 105 | 40 |
| Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hclbrand: Stiolto Respimat | 86 | 31 |
| Ciclesonidebrand: Alvesco | 70 | 25 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-07-23
- Last updated
- 2026-04-15
- Certified
- 2026-04-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Shakespeare's NPI number?
- Walter Shakespeare's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861705444, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Shakespeare's specialty?
- Walter Shakespeare is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Shakespeare located?
- Walter Shakespeare's practice location on file with NPPES is 2025 Morse Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825-2115.
- What is Walter Shakespeare's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Shakespeare is (916) 973-5000.
- Does Walter Shakespeare accept Medicare?
- Walter Shakespeare is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Shakespeare's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Shakespeare's NPI (1861705444) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.