MR. WALTER DWAYNE BROWN MD
NPI 1053305482
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Lafayette, LA
About Mr. Walter Dwayne Brown Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MR. WALTER DWAYNE BROWN MD (NPI 1053305482) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Lafayette, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (07368R) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (1988).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Other Identifiers 3
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Mr. Walter Dwayne Brown 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 14
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Lafayette, LAOchsner University Hospital And Clinics
Acute Care Hospitals · Lafayette, LAAcadia General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Crowley, LAOchsner American Legion Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Jennings, LAOchsner St Martin Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · Breaux Bridge, LAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70503 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 14
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
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.
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
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 Brown's NPI number?
The NPI number for Walter Brown is 1053305482. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2005.
Where is Walter Brown located?
Walter Brown practices at 155 Hospital Dr Ste 206, Lafayette, LA 70503. The listed phone number is (337) 234-3204.
What is Walter Brown's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.
Is Walter Brown enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Walter Brown 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 Brown accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list Walter Brown 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 Brown affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Walter Brown is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics, Acadia General Hospital, Ochsner American Legion Hospital and Ochsner St Martin Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Walter Brown was last updated on December 6, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.
# Mr. Walter Dwayne Brown, MD · NPI 1053305482
Pulmonary Disease physician in Lafayette, Louisiana. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 31, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1053305482 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** August 31, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease · taxonomy 207RP1001X
- **State license:** 07368R (Louisiana)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 155 HOSPITAL DR, STE 206, Lafayette, LA 70503-2852
- **Phone:** (337) 234-3204 · **Fax:** (337) 234-3599
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Medical school:** Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport, class of 1988
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** December 6, 2012
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare ID-Type Unspecified 5K085 (LA); Medicare UPIN D79341; Medicaid 1929255 (LA)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1053305482) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.