Walter Wakwe, MD
NPI 1881910115 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Sun City, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Wakwe, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Sun City, AZ (NPI 1881910115).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881910115
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 60750 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
313 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 114 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 55 | $139 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 42 | $175 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 31 | $109 |
| Insertion of Central Venous Tube With Port (5 Years Or Older)36561 | 15 | $311 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 13 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$521 across 6 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 10401 W Thunderbird Blvd Ste 200Sun City, AZ 85351-3004Phone: (623) 832-3444
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-04-12
- Last updated
- 2025-02-24
- Certified
- 2020-09-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Wakwe's NPI number?
- Walter Wakwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881910115, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Wakwe's specialty?
- Walter Wakwe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Wakwe located?
- Walter Wakwe's practice location on file with NPPES is 10401 W. Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351.
- What is Walter Wakwe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Wakwe is (623) 977-7211.
- Does Walter Wakwe accept Medicare?
- Walter Wakwe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Wakwe's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Wakwe's NPI (1881910115) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.