DR. WALTER RUBEN PLASENCIA M.D.
NPI 1497715908
Internal Medicine in Chicago, IL
About Dr. Walter Ruben Plasencia M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. WALTER RUBEN PLASENCIA M.D. (NPI 1497715908) is an individual internal medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036092042) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1982).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Other Identifiers 1
Group Practice 1
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 Ruben Plasencia 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims
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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60639 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 3
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 Plasencia's NPI number?
The NPI number for Walter Plasencia is 1497715908. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2006.
Where is Walter Plasencia located?
Walter Plasencia practices at 5939 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639. The listed phone number is (773) 637-1600.
What is Walter Plasencia's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
Is Walter Plasencia enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Walter Plasencia 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.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Walter Plasencia was last updated on June 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
