WALTER JAMES PETERS JR. MD
NPI 1245258789
Ophthalmology in Tulsa, OK

Active since July 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
7171 S YALE AVE STE 101, TULSA, OK 74136(918) 307-0496(918) 461-1609 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 27, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Walter James Peters Jr. Md NPPES

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

WALTER JAMES PETERS JR. MD (NPI 1245258789) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Tulsa, Oklahoma, licensed in Oklahoma (20269) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245258789
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameWALTER JAMES PETERS JR.Credential: MD
Location Address7171 S YALE AVE STE 101Tulsa, OK 74136-6367
Mailing Address2000 S Wheeling Ave Ste 500Tulsa, OK 74104-5642 · (918) 747-3937 · Fax (918) 748-8707
Fax(918) 461-1609
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Oklahoma College Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 27, 2020
NPPES CertifiedOctober 27, 2020
NPI 1245258789 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License Licensed in OK · 20269
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
7171 S YALE AVE STE 101, Tulsa, OK 74136

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid10045980AOK

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

Walter James Peters Jr. 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 ID3577551902
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040504001472
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 15

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.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
1,196 services1,189 patients
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 92136
This procedure measures the shape and depth of your eye, specifically the cornea, the clear front surface. It helps in diagnosing conditions, planning for surgeries, or fitting contact lenses. It's non-invasive and painless.
474 services279 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.
434 services389 patients
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66984
This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.
431 services240 patients
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 66821
This procedure, known as YAG laser capsulotomy, treats cloudiness in the lens capsule following cataract surgery. A laser is used to create a small hole in the cloudy capsule, allowing light to pass through and restore clear vision. It's a quick, painless procedure.
210 services136 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
180 services177 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 74136 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
$123.06 typical visit price
range $53.00 – $162.61
Typical copayment $30.76 (range $13.25 – $40.65)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $132.40
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.17 – $33.10)
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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Frames, purchases V2020
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
5 suppliers14 claims14 services$51.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Spherocylinder, bifocal, plano to plus or minus 4.00d sphere, .12 to 2.00d cylinder, per lens V2203
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
2 suppliers12 claims24 services$41.40 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.

Optometrist
7171 S YALE AVE STE 101
TULSA, OK 74136
Optometrist
7171 S YALE AVE STE 101
TULSA, OK 74136

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 Peters's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Peters is 1245258789. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2006.

Where is Walter Peters located?

Walter Peters practices at 7171 S Yale Ave Ste 101, Tulsa, OK 74136. The listed phone number is (918) 307-0496.

What is Walter Peters's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Walter Peters enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Peters 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 Peters accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Walter Peters 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Peters was last updated on October 27, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.