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DR. WALTER DITTEL MD
NPI 1497915813
Hospitalist in Brockton, MA

Active since June 10, 2008PECOS Enrolled
680 CENTRE ST, BROCKTON, MA 02302(508) 941-7618(508) 941-6299 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Walter Dittel Md NPPES

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

DR. WALTER DITTEL MD (NPI 1497915813) is an individual hospitalist provider in Brockton, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (256967) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Morton Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Wareham.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497915813
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER DITTELCredential: MD
Location Address680 CENTRE STBrockton, MA 02302-3308
Mailing Address680 Centre StBrockton, MA 02302-3308 · (508) 941-7618 · Fax (508) 941-6299
Phone(508) 941-7618
Fax(508) 941-6299
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJune 10, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 21, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1497915813 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 256967
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MT186869 (PA)
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License MT186869 (PA)
680 CENTRE ST, Brockton, MA 02302
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 143 High StWareham, MA 02571-2097 · Phone (508) 973-5919 · Fax (508) 973-5916

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Walter Dittel Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID9537207295
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140408000486
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 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
425 services206 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
389 services190 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
219 services208 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
58 services58 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
27 services18 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Morton Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Taunton, MA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number220073
Location88 Washington StreetTaunton, MA 02780 · Bristol County
Emergency services

Southcoast Hospitals Group

Acute Care Hospitals · Fall River, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220074
Location363 Highland AvenueFall River, MA 02720 · Bristol County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02302 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
$134.47 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $33.61 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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.

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.

LOUIS D. GOTTLIEB M.D.
Internal Medicine
680 CENTRE ST, MANAGED CARE
BROCKTON, MA 02302
Plymouth County (508) 941-7065
MS. JAMIE CHYAT PA-C
Physician Assistant
680 CENTRE ST
BROCKTON, MA 02302
Plymouth County (508) 941-7000
BRANDEN M TURNER LMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
680 CENTRE ST
BROCKTON, MA 02302
Plymouth County (508) 941-7228
CARLY ALEXANDRA CARLIN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
680 CENTRE ST
BROCKTON, MA 02302
Plymouth County (508) 941-7228
DR. ANGEL TAYLOR MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
680 CENTRE ST
BROCKTON, MA 02302
Plymouth County (508) 974-7000
DR. DESIREE A CARLSON MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
680 CENTRE ST, PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
BROCKTON, MA 02302
Plymouth County (508) 941-7414
DEMIN MA M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
680 CENTRE ST
BROCKTON, MA 02302
Plymouth County (508) 941-7228
JENNIFER L. BUNKER
Social Worker
680 CENTRE ST
BROCKTON, MA 02302
Plymouth County (508) 941-7268

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 Dittel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Dittel is 1497915813. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2008.

Where is Walter Dittel located?

Walter Dittel practices at 680 Centre St, Brockton, MA 02302. The listed phone number is (508) 941-7618.

What is Walter Dittel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Walter Dittel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Dittel is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Is Walter Dittel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Walter Dittel is affiliated with Morton Hospital and Southcoast Hospitals Group.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Dittel was last updated on January 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.