Walter Mcclain
NPI 1972157188 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Mcclain is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1972157188).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972157188
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25425 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
234 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 108 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 63 | $41 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 43 | $16 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 20 | $2 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$41 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 81 | 77 |
| Prednisone | 49 | 48 |
| Azithromycin | 38 | 38 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 36 | 36 |
| Cefdinir | 34 | 32 |
| Fluconazole | 30 | 27 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 21 | 20 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1949 Gunbarrel RdChattanooga, TN 37421-3188Phone: (423) 498-5980
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-07-25
- Last updated
- 2019-07-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Mcclain's NPI number?
- Walter Mcclain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972157188, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Mcclain's specialty?
- Walter Mcclain is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Walter Mcclain located?
- Walter Mcclain's practice location on file with NPPES is 1949 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421-3188.
- What is Walter Mcclain's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Mcclain is (423) 498-5980.
- Does Walter Mcclain accept Medicare?
- Walter Mcclain is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Mcclain's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Mcclain's NPI (1972157188) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.