Walter Pharr, M.D.
NPI 1972598654 · Internal Medicine Physician · Greensboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Pharr, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Greensboro, NC (NPI 1972598654).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972598654
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30453 (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
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
1,376 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 | 335 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 299 | $85 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 206 | $121 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 77 | $30 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 73 | $13 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 162 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 1,242 | 350 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 758 | 190 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 646 | 159 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 603 | 140 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 480 | 131 |
| Losartan Potassium | 450 | 124 |
| Ezetimibe |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,024 across 183 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
- 2005-09-19
- Last updated
- 2011-10-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Pharr's NPI number?
- Walter Pharr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972598654, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Pharr's specialty?
- Walter Pharr is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Pharr located?
- Walter Pharr's practice location on file with NPPES is 1511 Westover Ter, Greensboro, NC 27408-7128.
- What is Walter Pharr's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Pharr is (336) 373-0611.
- Does Walter Pharr accept Medicare?
- Walter Pharr is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Pharr's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Pharr's NPI (1972598654) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-10-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.