DR. WALTER K CLAIR MD
NPI 1093818981
Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology in Nashville, TN

Active since September 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.12/100
CMS Quality Rating
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 3, 2026, Oct 15, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Walter K Clair Md NPPES

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

DR. WALTER K CLAIR MD (NPI 1093818981) is an individual clinical cardiac electrophysiology provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (24283) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Nashville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093818981
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER K CLAIRCredential: MD
Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-0001
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691 · Fax (615) 311-5048
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateSeptember 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 3, 2026
NPI 1093818981 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Clinical Cardiac ElectrophysiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0001X
License Licensed in TN · 24283
Definition
A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License 24283 (TN)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13601 TvcNashville, TN 37232-0001 · Phone (615) 322-3000

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3826967TN

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

Dr. Walter K Clair 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 ID7810986387
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040510000925
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 6

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.

Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days 93294
This procedure evaluates your pacemaker system remotely for up to 90 days. It checks whether single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless pacemakers are working properly. It's a safe, convenient way to ensure your heart device is functioning optimally.
226 services68 patients
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 93295
This procedure involves remotely monitoring your implantable defibrillator system, which can have single, dual, or multiple leads. Over a period of up to 90 days, the system's performance is evaluated to ensure it's working properly and providing the necessary heart rhythm support.
198 services57 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
58 services52 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
37 services34 patients
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system 93280
Programming of a dual lead pacemaker system is a procedure to adjust your heart's pacemaker settings. This process involves a small device, called a programmer, that communicates with your pacemaker to ensure it's working optimally for your heart's needs.
31 services29 patients
Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system 93284
Programming of a multiple lead implantable defibrillator system involves adjusting settings on your implanted device to help control irregular heart rhythms. The process is non-invasive and helps ensure optimal device performance for maintaining heart health.
13 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440039
Location1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37232 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

97.12/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.64
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Family Medicine
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Nurse Practitioner
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232

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 Clair's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Clair is 1093818981. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 6, 2006.

Where is Walter Clair located?

Walter Clair practices at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 322-3000.

What is Walter Clair's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, with taxonomy code 207RC0001X.

Is Walter Clair enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Clair 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 Clair accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Walter Clair 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 Clair affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Walter Clair is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Clair was last updated on June 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.