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DR. WALTER E SMITH M.D.
NPI 1326197864
Family Medicine in Ehrhardt, SC

Active since January 10, 2007PECOS Enrolled
5867 EHRHARDT RD, EHRHARDT, SC 29081(803) 267-6777 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 9, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Walter E Smith M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WALTER E SMITH M.D. (NPI 1326197864) is an individual family medicine provider in Ehrhardt, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (22886) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326197864
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER E SMITHCredential: M.D.
Location Address5867 EHRHARDT RDEhrhardt, SC 29081
Mailing Address732 Cayce RdLodge, SC 29082-9363 · (843) 860-2272
Phone(803) 267-6777
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 10, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 9, 2018
✔ NPI 1326197864 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 22886
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
5867 EHRHARDT RD, Ehrhardt, SC 29081
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Walter E Smith M.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Walter Smith reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Little River Medical Center, Inc.
121 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
3236 HOLMESTOWN RD
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
NPI 1508120619 (843) 663-8000

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29081 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

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.

MEDICAL MINISTRIES INC
Family Medicine
5867 EHRHARDT RD
EHRHARDT, SC 29081
Bamberg County (843) 398-6024
MR. LAWRENCE CANTEY JR. BSW
Social Worker
5867 EHRHARDT RD
EHRHARDT, SC 29081
Bamberg County (805) 267-6777

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 Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Smith is 1326197864. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 10, 2007.

Where is Walter Smith located?

Walter Smith practices at 5867 Ehrhardt Rd, Ehrhardt, SC 29081. The listed phone number is (803) 267-6777.

What is Walter Smith's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Walter Smith enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Walter Smith's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Walter Smith reassigns Medicare benefits to Little River Medical Center, Inc. (Myrtle Beach, SC). The 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 Walter Smith's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Walter Smith accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare list Walter Smith 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 Smith was last updated on April 9, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.