Samuel Walling, M.D.
NPI 1942731955 · Surgery Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Walling, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1942731955).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942731955
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 56880 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
619 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 | 103 | $73 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 82 | $121 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 59 | $153 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 54 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 53 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 103 | 78 |
| Metronidazole | 37 | 32 |
| Neomycin Sulfate | 32 | 30 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 24 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 18 | 11 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 17 | 15 |
| Diazepam | 16 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$359 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)
- University of Kentucky 800 Rose StreetLexington, KY 40536Phone: (859) 323-2636
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-22
- Last updated
- 2023-05-22
- Certified
- 2023-05-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Walling's NPI number?
- Samuel Walling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942731955, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Walling's specialty?
- Samuel Walling is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Walling located?
- Samuel Walling's practice location on file with NPPES is 4001 Kresge Way Ste 200, Louisville, KY 40207-4640.
- What is Samuel Walling's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Walling is (502) 895-1995.
- Does Samuel Walling accept Medicare?
- Samuel Walling is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Walling's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Walling's NPI (1942731955) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.