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JOSHUA J WALTER CRNA
NPI 1104918812
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Saint Paul, MN

Active since September 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.53/100
CMS Quality Rating
640 JACKSON ST, SAINT PAUL, MN 55101(651) 254-3456 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Joshua J Walter Crna NPPES

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

JOSHUA J WALTER CRNA (NPI 1104918812) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (1241) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lakeview Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104918812
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJOSHUA J WALTERCredential: CRNA
Location Address640 JACKSON STSaint Paul, MN 55101-2595
Mailing Address8170 33rd Ave S, Mailstop 21110qBloomington, MN 55425-4516 · (952) 883-6000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateSeptember 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 21, 2026
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1104918812 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 1241
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 1361117 (MN)
640 JACKSON ST, Saint Paul, MN 55101

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid777993000MN

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joshua J Walter Crna 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 ID9830196120
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061030000307, I20080827000388
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Joshua Walter reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Same address
Emergency Medicine
640 JACKSON ST
Saint Paul, MN 55101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 393 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
640 JACKSON ST
Saint Paul, MN 55101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 119 clinicians in this Medicare group
Specialist
225 SMITH AVE N STE 400
St Paul, MN 55102
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 530 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Insertion of needle into vein (3 years or older) 36410
This procedure involves placing a small needle into a vein, typically in the arm. It's done to collect blood for testing or to deliver medication. You may feel a quick pinch, but it's usually over in seconds. It's a common, safe procedure.
23 services11 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
19 services19 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
13 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Lakeview Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Stillwater, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number240066
Location927 West Churchill StreetStillwater, MN 55082 · Washington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

River Falls Area Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · River Falls, WI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521349
Location1629 E Division StRiver Falls, WI 54022 · Pierce County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55101 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

83.53/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.79
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost63.31

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.

Internal Medicine
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Internal Medicine
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Internal Medicine
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Orthopaedic Surgery
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
640 JACKSON ST, MAIL STOP 11503P
ST PAUL, MN 55101
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
640 JACKSON ST, MC 11103E
ST PAUL, MN 55101

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 Joshua Walter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Walter is 1104918812. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 29, 2006.

Where is Joshua Walter located?

Joshua Walter practices at 640 Jackson St, Saint Paul, MN 55101. The listed phone number is (651) 254-3456.

What is Joshua Walter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Joshua Walter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua Walter 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joshua Walter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joshua Walter reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Regions Hospital (Saint Paul, MN), Twin Cities Anesthesia Associates PC (Saint Paul, MN) and Allina Health System (St Paul, MN). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Joshua Walter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Joshua Walter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joshua Walter is affiliated with Lakeview Memorial Hospital and River Falls Area Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Walter was last updated on September 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 39 days 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.