Frank Walter, MD
NPI 1962442590 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hand Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frank Walter, MD is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in Wisconsin Rapids, WI (NPI 1962442590).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962442590
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 48878 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
525 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 111 | $85 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 79 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 59 | $120 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 42 | $59 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 41 | $40 |
| Release And/Or Relocation of Hand Nerve64721 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 106 | 55 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 37 | 29 |
| Amoxicillin | 35 | 19 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 16 | 15 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 11 | — |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include 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 , 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.
$1,032 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-08
- Last updated
- 2025-10-16
- Certified
- 2025-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frank Walter's NPI number?
- Frank Walter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962442590, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frank Walter's specialty?
- Frank Walter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Frank Walter located?
- Frank Walter's practice location on file with NPPES is 140 24th St S, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494-1906.
- What is Frank Walter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frank Walter is (715) 424-1881.
- Does Frank Walter accept Medicare?
- Frank Walter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frank Walter's NPI active?
- Yes — Frank Walter's NPI (1962442590) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.