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WALTER LEE CHESSHIR III MD
NPI 1043285836
Family Medicine in Burnet, TX

Active since February 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.84/100
CMS Quality Rating
200 JOHN W HOOVER PKWY, BLDG 1, STE A, BURNET, TX 78611(512) 715-3110(512) 715-0678 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 14, 2025, Feb 17, 2022, Aug 31, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Walter Lee Chesshir Iii Md NPPES

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

WALTER LEE CHESSHIR III MD (NPI 1043285836) is an individual family medicine provider in Burnet, Texas, licensed in Texas (L6826) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension Seton Highland Lakes, and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043285836
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameWALTER LEE CHESSHIR IIICredential: MD
Location Address200 JOHN W HOOVER PKWY, BLDG 1, STE ABurnet, TX 78611-4561
Mailing Address200 John W Hoover Pkwy, Bldg 1, Ste ABurnet, TX 78611-4561 · (512) 715-3110 · Fax (512) 715-0678
Phone(512) 715-3110
Fax(512) 715-0678
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateFebruary 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 14, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1043285836 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L6826
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
200 JOHN W HOOVER PKWY, Burnet, TX 78611
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company, Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit.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

Walter Lee Chesshir Iii 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 ID6406893759
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050408000587
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days 99454
This service involves using devices to remotely track body functions like heart rate or blood pressure. These devices, provided initially, record data daily or send alerts if readings are abnormal. The service is renewed every 30 days.
20 services11 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
16 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Ascension Seton Highland Lakes

Critical Access Hospitals · Burnet, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number451365
Location3201 S Water StBurnet, TX 78611 · Burnet County
Emergency services

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Cedar Park, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number670043
Location1401 Medical ParkwayCedar Park, TX 78613 · Williamson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78611 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

90.84/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.69
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
39%294 patients2/55-star benchmark: 92%
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
31%593 patients2/55-star benchmark: 95%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
36%667 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
21%147 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%3,443 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
67%368 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
35%1,509 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 98% · 973 patients
Patients tobacco: 11% · 72 patients
87%973 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Urinary Incontinence: Assessment of Presence or Absence of Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older
Percentage of female patients aged 65 years and older who were assessed for the presence or absence of urinary incontinence within 12 months
100%75 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
10 suppliers26 claims70 services$5.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers11 claims11 services$36.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers12 claims12 services$51.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers12 claims72 services$2.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. ERICA J HUGHES MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
200 JOHN W HOOVER PKWY, BLDG 3, STE D
BURNET, TX 78611
Burnet County (512) 715-3130
DR. AKBAR ALY HUSSAINI M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
200 JOHN W HOOVER PKWY, BLDG II, SUITE B-C
BURNET, TX 78611
Burnet County (512) 715-3114

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 Chesshir's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Chesshir is 1043285836. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 23, 2006.

Where is Walter Chesshir located?

Walter Chesshir practices at 200 John W Hoover Pkwy Bldg 1, Ste A, Burnet, TX 78611. The listed phone number is (512) 715-3110.

What is Walter Chesshir's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Walter Chesshir enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Chesshir 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 Chesshir accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit list Walter Chesshir 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 Chesshir affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Walter Chesshir is affiliated with Ascension Seton Highland Lakes and Cedar Park Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Chesshir was last updated on March 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months 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.