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PETER A WALTS MD
NPI 1417982620
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Carmel, IN

Active since July 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
10590 N MERIDIAN ST # 105, CARMEL, IN 46290(317) 583-7800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 20, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: May 20, 2022, Jun 20, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Peter A Walts Md NPPES

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

PETER A WALTS MD (NPI 1417982620) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Carmel, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01059506A) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hendricks Regional Health, and maintains a secondary practice location in Indianapolis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417982620
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NamePETER A WALTSCredential: MD
Location Address10590 N MERIDIAN ST # 105Carmel, IN 46290-1028
Mailing Address10590 N Meridian St # 105Carmel, IN 46290-1028
Phone(317) 583-7800
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSChicago College Of Medicine And SurgeryGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 20, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 20, 2022
✔ NPI 1417982620 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01059506A
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
10590 N MERIDIAN ST # 105, Carmel, IN 46290
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 18433 Harcourt Rd Ste 100Indianapolis, IN 46260 · Phone (317) 583-7600

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid200510810IN
Other000000341622Bcbs Pin
OtherP00145833Railroad Medicare Pin

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Peter A Walts 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 ID8426011859
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041108000309
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 Peter Walts reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

St Vincent Medical Group Inc
2.8 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
8425 HARCOURT RD
Indianapolis, IN 46260
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 945 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558686436 (317) 471-4098

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 16

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
69 services69 patients
Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508
Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.
51 services51 patients
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
39 services39 patients
Ultrasonic guidance during surgery 76998
Ultrasonic guidance during surgery is a technique that uses sound waves to create real-time images of the inside of your body. This helps the surgeon navigate and perform procedures more accurately, reducing the risk of complications. It's like a GPS for your body's internal structures.
30 services30 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
27 services27 patients
Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine 33405
The aortic valve replacement on a heart-lung machine is a procedure where your faulty aortic valve is replaced with a new one. During this operation, a machine takes over the job of your heart and lungs, ensuring the blood supply to your body is maintained.
26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Hendricks Regional Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Danville, IN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number150005
Location1000 E Main StDanville, IN 46122 · Hendricks County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Community Hospital East

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150074
Location1500 N Ritter AveIndianapolis, IN 46219 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension St Vincent Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number150084
Location2001 W 86th StIndianapolis, IN 46260 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Witham Health Services

Acute Care Hospitals · Lebanon, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number150104
Location2605 N Lebanon StLebanon, IN 46052 · Boone County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Vincent Heart Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Carmel, IN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number150153
Location10580 N Meridian StCarmel, IN 46290 · Hamilton County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46290 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
$161.76 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $40.44 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
22%36 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
13%23 patients
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
26%136 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%505 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
87%157 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
33%336 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%181 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
30%417 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
33%225 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
71%417 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
58%417 patients3/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
39%417 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$64.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$29.67 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 10

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

CHRISTINA MARIE KIDD NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
10590 N MERIDIAN ST # 105
CARMEL, IN 46290
Hamilton County (317) 583-7800
MR. GREGORY S SPAYDE PAC
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
10590 N MERIDIAN ST # 105
CARMEL, IN 46290
Hamilton County (317) 583-7800
SINA L. MOAINIE MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
10590 N MERIDIAN ST # 105
CARMEL, IN 46290
Hamilton County (317) 583-7800
KELLI J FOSTER PA-C
Physician Assistant
10590 N MERIDIAN ST # 105
CARMEL, IN 46290
Hamilton County (317) 583-7800
GIORGIO ZANOTTI MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
10590 N MERIDIAN ST # 105
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46290
Hamilton County (317) 583-7800
MELISSA D KOLIHA PA
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
10590 N MERIDIAN ST # 105
CARMEL, IN 46290
Hamilton County (317) 583-7800
OLIVIA DELL
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
10590 N MERIDIAN ST # 105
CARMEL, IN 46290
Hamilton County (317) 583-7800
KATARZYNA M FRAZEE PA
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
10590 N MERIDIAN ST # 105
CARMEL, IN 46290
Hamilton County (317) 583-7800

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 Peter Walts's NPI number?

The NPI number for Peter Walts is 1417982620. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2006.

Where is Peter Walts located?

Peter Walts practices at 10590 N Meridian St # 105, Carmel, IN 46290. The listed phone number is (317) 583-7800.

What is Peter Walts's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Peter Walts enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Peter Walts 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Peter Walts's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Peter Walts reassigns Medicare benefits to St Vincent Medical Group Inc (Indianapolis, IN). 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 Peter Walts's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Peter Walts accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Peter Walts 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.

Is Peter Walts affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Peter Walts is affiliated with Hendricks Regional Health, Community Hospital East, Ascension St Vincent Hospital, Witham Health Services and St Vincent Heart Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Peter Walts was last updated on May 20, 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.