DR. RICHARD RALPH WALO JR. DO
NPI 1184249559
Hospitalist in Winston Salem, NC

Q: What is Richard Walo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Walo is 1184249559. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2020.

Q: What is Richard Walo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Walo was last updated on August 15, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since June 11, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

98.3/100

CMS Quality Rating

MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157(336) 716-9252 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 15, 2023, Jan 24, 2023, Jun 11, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

On this page

About Dr. Richard Ralph Walo Jr. Do NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD RALPH WALO JR. DO (NPI 1184249559) is an individual hospitalist provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2023-00879) and active in the NPI registry since June 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with High Point Regional Health System, and maintains a secondary practice location in Sarasota.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184249559

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD RALPH WALO JR.Credential: DO

Location AddressMEDICAL CENTER BLVDWinston Salem, NC 27157-3423

Mailing AddressMedical Center BlvdWinston Salem, NC 27157-0001 · (336) 716-9252

Phone(336) 716-9252

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSLincoln Mem Univ, Debusk Col Of Osteopathic MedGraduated 2020

Enumeration DateJune 11, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 15, 2023

✔ NPI 1184249559 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2023-00879

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License UO7076 (FL)

MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Winston Salem, NC 27157

Open in Google Maps ↗

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11700 South Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34239-3423 · Phone (941) 917-7799

Other Identifiers 1

OtherUO7076FL · Florida Board Of Health

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.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. Richard Ralph Walo Jr. Do 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 ID143644229

PECOS Enrollment IDI20231207003962

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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

108 services58 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

104 services53 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

41 services40 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

25 services25 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

High Point Regional Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · High Point, NC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340004

Location601 N Elm StHigh Point, NC 27261 · Guilford County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27157 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

98.3/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

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.

CRAIG MICHAEL COMBS MD

Anesthesiology