Lorna Walters, D.P.M.
NPI 1871587691 · Podiatrist · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lorna Walters, D.P.M. is a Podiatrist provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1871587691).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871587691
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- D.P.M.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 016004143 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
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
644 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 222 | $46 |
| Removal of Inflamed Or Infected Skin, Up to 10% of Body Surface11000 | 148 | $37 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, More Than 4 Growths11057 | 95 | $86 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 70 | $51 |
| Removal of Skin of Fingernail Or Toenail11765 | 60 | $151 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 26 | $174 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$137 across 4 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
- 2005-09-08
- Last updated
- 2023-11-06
- Certified
- 2023-11-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lorna Walters's NPI number?
- Lorna Walters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871587691, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lorna Walters's specialty?
- Lorna Walters is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Lorna Walters located?
- Lorna Walters's practice location on file with NPPES is 8601 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619-6107.
- What is Lorna Walters's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lorna Walters is (773) 783-7599.
- Does Lorna Walters accept Medicare?
- Lorna Walters is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lorna Walters's NPI active?
- Yes — Lorna Walters's NPI (1871587691) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.