DR. ANNE JAMES WALTER MD, MBA
NPI 1457581019
Dermatology - Procedural Dermatology in Scottsdale, AZ

Active since July 17, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75.73/100
CMS Quality Rating
8415 N PIMA RD, 212, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258(480) 434-6600(480) 522-3528 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 6, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Anne James Walter Md, Mba NPPES

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

DR. ANNE JAMES WALTER MD, MBA (NPI 1457581019) is an individual procedural dermatology provider in Scottsdale, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (49128) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457581019
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207NS0135X
Provider Legal NameDR. ANNE JAMES WALTERCredential: MD, MBA
Location Address8415 N PIMA RD, 212Scottsdale, AZ 85258-4480
Mailing Address8415 N Pima Rd, 212Scottsdale, AZ 85258-4480 · (480) 434-6600 · Fax (480) 522-3528
Fax(480) 522-3528
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 6, 2015
NPI 1457581019 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyDermatology · Procedural DermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207NS0135X
Licenses Licensed in AZ · 49128 Licensed in IN · 01072275A
Definition
Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).
8415 N PIMA RD, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

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. Anne James Walter Md, Mba 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 ID1355664889
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150108000376
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 32

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.

Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 17311
This procedure involves the careful removal of a growth from the head, neck, hands, or feet. The removed tissue, divided into 1-5 blocks, is then examined under a microscope to study its characteristics and determine the nature of the growth.
661 services475 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003
This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.
655 services101 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
356 services284 patients
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks 17312
This procedure involves the careful removal of abnormal growths from the head, neck, hands, or feet. The removed tissues, divided into 1-5 blocks, are then examined under a microscope to identify any irregularities. The process may be carried out in multiple stages for thorough examination.
338 services200 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
311 services190 patients
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks 17313
This procedure involves the removal of a growth from your trunk, arms, or legs. The removed tissue, divided into 1-5 blocks, is then examined under a microscope to identify any abnormalities. This helps in diagnosing and planning further treatment.
280 services194 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85258 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
$85.89 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

75.73/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality95.53
Improvement Activities40
Cost25.08

Reported Quality Measures

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.
94%6,679 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.
96%4,891 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
58%107 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
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.
11%1,787 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pain Assessment and Follow-Up
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with documentation of a pain assessment using a standardized tool(s) on each visit AND documentation of a follow-up plan when pain is present
100%5,700 patients5/55-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.
95%4,279 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
45%1,236 patients2/55-star benchmark: 95%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
51%49 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
24%1,700 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
95%4,279 patients4/55-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…
0%4,279 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Tobacco Use and Help with Quitting Among Adolescents
The percentage of adolescents 12 to 20 years of age with a primary care visit during the measurement year for whom tobacco use status was documented and received help with quitting if identified as a tobacco user
99%226 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 17

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

Physician Assistant (Medical)
8415 N PIMA RD, SUITE 100
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
Dermatology
8415 N PIMA RD, SUITE 212
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
8415 N PIMA RD, SUITE 100
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
Colon & Rectal Surgery
8415 N PIMA RD, SUITE 288
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
Optometrist
8415 N PIMA RD, STE.155
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
8415 N PIMA RD, SUITE 291
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
Specialist
8415 N PIMA RD, SUITE 288
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
Dietitian, Registered
8415 N PIMA RD, SUITE 150
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258

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 Anne Walter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Anne Walter is 1457581019. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2009.

Where is Anne Walter located?

Anne Walter practices at 8415 N Pima Rd 212, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. The listed phone number is (480) 434-6600.

What is Anne Walter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology, specializing in Procedural Dermatology, with taxonomy code 207NS0135X.

Is Anne Walter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Anne Walter 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.

What insurance does Anne Walter accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Anne Walter 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 Anne Walter was last updated on November 6, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.