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DR. WALTER DOUGLAS PARKHURST MD
NPI 1265406763
Internal Medicine in Hixson, TN

Active since February 14, 2006PECOS Enrolled
87.73/100
CMS Quality Rating
4980 ALPHA LN, HIXSON, TN 37343(423) 870-2450(423) 877-5208 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 9, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 9, 2022, Oct 29, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Walter Douglas Parkhurst Md NPPES

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

DR. WALTER DOUGLAS PARKHURST MD (NPI 1265406763) is an individual internal medicine provider in Hixson, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (11347) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265406763
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER DOUGLAS PARKHURSTCredential: MD
Location Address4980 ALPHA LNHixson, TN 37343-5470
Mailing Address4976 Alpha LnHixson, TN 37343-5470 · (423) 308-0280 · Fax (423) 308-0281
Phone(423) 870-2450
Fax(423) 877-5208
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 9, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 9, 2022
✔ NPI 1265406763 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 11347
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
4980 ALPHA LN, Hixson, TN 37343
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Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidQ020159TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Walter Douglas Parkhurst Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37343 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.

87.73/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.67
Promoting Interoperability83
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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

Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier11 claims22 services$7.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers13 claims13 services$45.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers11 claims66 services$1.69 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
4 suppliers34 claims34 services$204.74 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 11

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CHARLES GOBER MD
Family Medicine
4980 ALPHA LN
HIXSON, TN 37343
Hamilton County (423) 870-2450
ASHLEY SHERAE HUNTER NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4980 ALPHA LN
HIXSON, TN 37343
Hamilton County (423) 497-5359
CHRISTOPHER CHOE MD
Family Medicine
4980 ALPHA LN
HIXSON, TN 37343
Hamilton County (423) 870-2450
DR. RONALD WESLEY JARL M.D.
Family Medicine
4980 ALPHA LN
HIXSON, TN 37343
Hamilton County (423) 870-2450
DR. DAVID LEE ADAMS M.D.
Family Medicine
4980 ALPHA LN
HIXSON, TN 37343
Hamilton County (423) 870-2450
JULIE MARIE BILBREY MD
Family Medicine
4980 ALPHA LN
HIXSON, TN 37343
Hamilton County (423) 870-2450
DR. ELIZABETH DENBY CLOSE M.D.
Family Medicine
4980 ALPHA LN
HIXSON, TN 37343
Hamilton County (423) 870-2450
SUSAN D BHUSHAN MD
Internal Medicine
4980 ALPHA LN
HIXSON, TN 37343
Hamilton County (423) 870-2450

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 Parkhurst's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Parkhurst is 1265406763. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 14, 2006.

Where is Walter Parkhurst located?

Walter Parkhurst practices at 4980 Alpha Ln, Hixson, TN 37343. The listed phone number is (423) 870-2450.

What is Walter Parkhurst's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Walter Parkhurst enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Parkhurst is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Walter Parkhurst accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter of Alabama and 2 other insurers list Walter Parkhurst 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 Parkhurst was last updated on March 9, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.