MICHAEL J. WALTERS MD
NPI 1285728949
Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology in Great Falls, MT

Q: What is Michael Walters's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Walters is 1285728949. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2006.

Q: What is Michael Walters's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Vascular & Interventional Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0204X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Walters was last updated on April 5, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since October 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

80.46/100

CMS Quality Rating

1101 26TH ST S, GREAT FALLS, MT 59405(406) 455-5000(406) 731-8318 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 5, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 5, 2024, Aug 3, 2021, Feb 25, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Michael J. Walters Md NPPES

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

MICHAEL J. WALTERS MD (NPI 1285728949) is an individual vascular & interventional radiology provider in Great Falls, Montana, licensed in Montana (9611) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Benefis Hospitals Inc, and is a graduate of Creighton University School Of Medicine (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285728949

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2085R0204X

Provider Legal NameMICHAEL J. WALTERSCredential: MD

Location Address1101 26TH ST SGreat Falls, MT 59405

Mailing Address1101 26th St SGreat Falls, MT 59405-5161 · (406) 455-5000 · Fax (406) 731-8318

Phone(406) 455-5000

Fax(406) 731-8318

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSCreighton University School Of MedicineGraduated 1994

Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 5, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 5, 2024

✔ NPI 1285728949 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Vascular & Interventional RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085R0204X

License✔ Licensed in MT · 9611

Definition

A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.

1101 26TH ST S, Great Falls, MT 59405

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP.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

Michael J. Walters 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 ID9335306281

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120203000199

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.

Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 62323

This procedure involves injecting a substance into your lower spine canal, guided by real-time images. It's done to diagnose or treat various conditions. You may feel slight discomfort, but it's generally safe and can provide valuable information for your treatment plan.

63 services44 patients

Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152

This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.

59 services54 patients

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045

A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.

37 services31 patients

Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement 77002

Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement is a medical procedure that uses a special X-ray technology to help accurately place a needle in the body. It's often used in biopsies, injections or other treatments to ensure precision and safety.

21 services19 patients

Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 32555

This procedure, known as a thoracentesis, involves removing fluid from the space between the lungs and chest wall, called the pleural space. It's performed under imaging guidance to ensure precision. It can help diagnose conditions or relieve symptoms like shortness of breath.

18 services14 patients

Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement 77012

This process involves a radiologist examining CT scan images to accurately guide a needle's placement within the body. This technique is often used for biopsies or treatments, ensuring precision and safety.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Benefis Hospitals Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Great Falls, MT

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number270012

Location1101 26th St SGreat Falls, MT 59405 · Cascade County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Great Falls Clinic Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Great Falls, MT

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number270086

Location3010 15th Avenue SouthGreat Falls, MT 59405 · Cascade County

Emergency services

Northern Montana Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Havre, MT

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number271348

Location30 13th StHavre, MT 59501 · Hill County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59405 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

$87.97 typical visit price

range $56.81 – $172.26

Typical copayment $21.99 (range $14.20 – $43.06)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$70.82 typical visit price

range $18.24 – $140.32

Typical copayment $17.70 (range $4.56 – $35.08)

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.

80.46/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

93.1

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

62.61

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