DR. WALTER F KERWIN M.D.
NPI 1457397556
Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology in Coos Bay, OR
About Dr. Walter F Kerwin M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. WALTER F KERWIN M.D. (NPI 1457397556) is an individual clinical cardiac electrophysiology provider in Coos Bay, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (MD199312) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 19, 2027, and is affiliated with Chi St Alexius Health.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Other Identifiers 2
Accepted 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
Dr. Walter F Kerwin 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.
CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA
Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.
Certificate of Waiver 05D1091642
Walter F Kerwin, MD A Medical Corporation · Los Angeles, CAAreas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Chi St Alexius Health
Acute Care Hospitals · Bismarck, NDPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 97420 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Kerwin's NPI number?
The NPI number for Walter Kerwin is 1457397556. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2006.
Where is Walter Kerwin located?
Walter Kerwin practices at 1775 Thompson Rd, Coos Bay, OR 97420. The listed phone number is (541) 269-8111.
What is Walter Kerwin's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, with taxonomy code 207RC0001X.
Is Walter Kerwin enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Walter Kerwin 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.
Does Walter Kerwin hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?
Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 05D1091642) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 19, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.
What insurance does Walter Kerwin accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and Sanford Health Plan list Walter Kerwin 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 Kerwin affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Walter Kerwin is affiliated with Chi St Alexius Health.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Walter Kerwin was last updated on February 8, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.
# Dr. Walter F Kerwin, M.D. · NPI 1457397556
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology physician in Coos Bay, Oregon. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 20, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1457397556 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 20, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology · taxonomy 207RC0001X
- **State license:** MD199312 (Oregon)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1775 THOMPSON RD, Coos Bay, OR 97420-2125
- **Phone:** (541) 269-8111
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 1985
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** February 8, 2023
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 500717106 (OR); Medicaid 1457397556 (WI)
- **CLIA laboratory certificates:** 1 on file
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1457397556) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.