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DR. WALTER RICHARD LOWE MD
NPI 1003996406
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since October 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1700, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 500-6541(713) 500-0690 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 26, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Walter Richard Lowe Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. WALTER RICHARD LOWE MD (NPI 1003996406) is an individual sports medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (G5315) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in The Woodlands.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003996406
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER RICHARD LOWECredential: MD
Location Address6400 FANNIN ST STE 1700Houston, TX 77030-1526
Mailing Address6400 Fannin St Ste 1700Houston, TX 77030-1526 · (713) 486-6540 · Fax (713) 512-7235
Phone(713) 500-6541
Fax(713) 500-0690
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 26, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJuly 26, 2022
✔ NPI 1003996406 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0005X
License✔ Licensed in TX · G5315
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License G5315 (TX)
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1700, Houston, TX 77030
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 19305 Pinecroft Dr Ste 300The Woodlands, TX 77380-3482 · Phone (713) 486-6540 · Fax (713) 512-7235

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidPENDINGTX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Walter Richard Lowe Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7719927417
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090821000507
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450068
Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

82.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.23
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.5

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SHIVANI PANDYA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1700
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 486-7500
ANDREY ZUSKOV M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1700
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 486-5527
JAIME ANDRES QUIRARTE
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1700
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 486-7500
MR. STEVEN PEREZ PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1700
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 486-7500
DAVID R MALDONADO MD
Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery)
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1700
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 486-5527
RYAN JUNG MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1700
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 486-6536
MR. CHEN WANG MD
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1700
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 486-5527
DR. REHAL BHOJANI MD
Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1700
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 486-1675

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Walter Lowe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Lowe is 1003996406. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2006.

Where is Walter Lowe located?

Walter Lowe practices at 6400 Fannin St Ste 1700, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 500-6541.

What is Walter Lowe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Is Walter Lowe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Lowe is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Walter Lowe accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Walter Lowe as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Walter Lowe affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Walter Lowe is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Lowe was last updated on July 26, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.