Ronald Walters, M.D.
NPI 1922002997 · Surgery Physician · Whiteville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ronald Walters, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Whiteville, NC (NPI 1922002997).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922002997
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30510 (NC)
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
21 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
1,616 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 319 | $114 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 201 | $71 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 116 | $54 |
| Ultrasound of Leg Arteries Or Artery Grafts93925 | 116 | $106 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 97 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 76 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 136 | 62 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 38 | 36 |
| Mupirocin | 31 | 22 |
| Sucralfate | 27 | 12 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 25 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 22 | 20 |
| Famotidine | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$305 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
- 2005-06-08
- Last updated
- 2023-11-27
- Certified
- 2020-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ronald Walters's NPI number?
- Ronald Walters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922002997, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ronald Walters's specialty?
- Ronald Walters is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ronald Walters located?
- Ronald Walters's practice location on file with NPPES is 220 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472-3416.
- What is Ronald Walters's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ronald Walters is (910) 642-3214.
- Does Ronald Walters accept Medicare?
- Ronald Walters is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ronald Walters's NPI active?
- Yes — Ronald Walters's NPI (1922002997) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.