DR. WALTER RICHARD BUSH JR. M.D.
NPI 1437191566
Emergency Medicine in Los Angeles, CA

Active since June 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
5925 SAN VICENTE BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90019(323) 932-5105(323) 932-5356 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 3, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Walter Richard Bush Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WALTER RICHARD BUSH JR. M.D. (NPI 1437191566) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (G77957) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Maui Memorial Medical Center, and is a graduate of Wake Forest University School Of Medicine (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437191566
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER RICHARD BUSH JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address5925 SAN VICENTE BLVDLos Angeles, CA 90019-6630
Mailing AddressPo Box 661748Arcadia, CA 91066-1748 · (626) 447-0296 · Fax (626) 447-6057
Fax(323) 932-5356
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWake Forest University School Of MedicineGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 3, 2008
✔ NPI 1437191566 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G77957
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
5925 SAN VICENTE BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90019

Other Identifiers 6

Medicare PINWG77957FCA
Medicaid00G779570CA
Medicare UPINF90581CA
Medicare PIN00G779570CA
Medicare PINWG77957GCA
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedWG77957CA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Walter Richard Bush Jr. M.d. 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 ID7618956608
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040714000887, I20220516000872
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 Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Walter Bush reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
555 E HARDY ST
Inglewood, CA 90301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 111 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
2623 E SLAUSON AVE
Huntington Park, CA 90255
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 74 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
15107 VANOWEN ST
Van Nuys, CA 91405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 86 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
1670 E 120TH ST
Los Angeles, CA 90059
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 435 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
13100 STUDEBAKER RD
Norwalk, CA 90650
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 47 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
5451 WALNUT AVE
Chino, CA 91710
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 99 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
221 MAHALANI ST
Wailuku, HI 96793
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
  • 41 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
103 services103 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
96 services90 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
88 services87 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
69 services68 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Maui Memorial Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wailuku, HI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number120002
Location221 Mahalani StreetWailuku, HI 96793 · Maui County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90019 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

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

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
5925 SAN VICENTE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90019
Emergency Medicine
5925 SAN VICENTE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90019
Emergency Medicine
5925 SAN VICENTE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90019
Emergency Medicine
5925 SAN VICENTE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90019
Emergency Medicine
5925 SAN VICENTE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90019
Emergency Medicine
5925 SAN VICENTE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90019
Emergency Medicine
5925 SAN VICENTE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90019
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
5925 SAN VICENTE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90019

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 Bush's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Bush is 1437191566. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2006.

Where is Walter Bush located?

Walter Bush practices at 5925 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019. The listed phone number is (323) 932-5105.

What is Walter Bush's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Walter Bush enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Bush 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 organizations bill Medicare for Walter Bush's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Walter Bush reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Centinela Freeman Emergency Medical Associates, Inc. (Inglewood, CA), Huntington Park Emergency Physicians, Inc (Huntington Park, CA), Valley Presbyterian Emergency Medical Associates (Van Nuys, CA), County Of Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA), Coast Plaza Emergency Physicians Group Inc (Norwalk, CA) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Bush's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Walter Bush accept?

Health plans from Kaiser Permanente list Walter Bush 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 Walter Bush affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Walter Bush is affiliated with Maui Memorial Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Bush was last updated on July 3, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.