WALTER JORGE ASTORNE MD, FACP
NPI 1518177500
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Marietta, GA

Active since May 22, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.93/100
CMS Quality Rating
55 WHITCHER ST NE STE 160, MARIETTA, GA 30060(770) 422-1372(770) 423-9651 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 27, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 27, 2019, Sep 19, 2019, Nov 23, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

About Walter Jorge Astorne Md, Facp NPPES

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

WALTER JORGE ASTORNE MD, FACP (NPI 1518177500) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Marietta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (081562) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Bismarck.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518177500
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameWALTER JORGE ASTORNECredential: MD, FACP
Location Address55 WHITCHER ST NE STE 160Marietta, GA 30060-1160
Mailing Address55 Whitcher St Ne Ste 160Marietta, GA 30060-1160 · (770) 422-1372
Fax(770) 423-9651
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateMay 22, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 27, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1518177500 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
Licenses Licensed in GA · 081562 Licensed in MN · 52149
Definition

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 4301085400 (MI)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · NephrologyTaxonomy 207RN0300X · License 52149 (MN), 104428 (MN)
55 WHITCHER ST NE STE 160, Marietta, GA 30060

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1900 E Broadway AveBismarck, ND 58501-4520 · Phone (701) 530-7000

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidENROLLEDMN

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

Walter Jorge Astorne Md, Facp 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 ID5294888657
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181029000401
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 2

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.

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 services85 patients
Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope 31500
This is a procedure where a thin tube is inserted into your windpipe to aid in breathing. It's done in emergency situations, using an endoscope, a tool with a light and camera, to ensure correct placement.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Marietta, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110035
Location677 Church StreetMarietta, GA 30060 · Cobb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30060 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
$130.64 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.20 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

92.93/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.38
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Critical Care Medicine)
55 WHITCHER ST NE STE 160
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Physician Assistant
55 WHITCHER ST NE STE 160
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
55 WHITCHER ST NE STE 160
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Physician Assistant
55 WHITCHER ST NE STE 160
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Physician Assistant
55 WHITCHER ST NE STE 160
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Physician Assistant (Medical)
55 WHITCHER ST NE STE 160
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
55 WHITCHER ST NE STE 160
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Physician Assistant
55 WHITCHER ST NE STE 160
MARIETTA, GA 30060

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 Astorne's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Astorne is 1518177500. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2007.

Where is Walter Astorne located?

Walter Astorne practices at 55 Whitcher St NE Ste 160, Marietta, GA 30060. The listed phone number is (770) 422-1372.

What is Walter Astorne's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Walter Astorne enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Astorne 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 Walter Astorne accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list Walter Astorne 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 Astorne affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Walter Astorne is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Astorne was last updated on September 27, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.