WALTER H SCHRIEFER MD
NPI 1639133986
Emergency Medicine in Asheville, NC

Q: What is Walter Schriefer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Schriefer is 1639133986. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2006.

Q: What is Walter Schriefer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Schriefer was last updated on December 15, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since April 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled

98.33/100

CMS Quality Rating

509 BILTMORE AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(843) 237-3378(843) 237-5073 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 15, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Walter H Schriefer Md NPPES

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

WALTER H SCHRIEFER MD (NPI 1639133986) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (35504) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639133986

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameWALTER H SCHRIEFERCredential: MD

Location Address509 BILTMORE AVEAsheville, NC 28801-4601

Mailing AddressPo Box 1856Pawleys Island, SC 29585-1856 · (843) 237-3378 · Fax (843) 237-5073

Phone(843) 237-3378

Fax(843) 237-5073

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateApril 13, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 15, 2020

NPPES CertifiedDecember 15, 2020

✔ NPI 1639133986 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 35504

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

509 BILTMORE AVE, Asheville, NC 28801

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Other Identifiers 4

Other74921NC · Bcbs

Medicaid8974921NC

Other930042438NC · Railroad

MedicaidQ35504SC

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)

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

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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

114 services110 patients

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283

An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.

35 services35 patients

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

33 services33 patients

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.

12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28801 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

$83.90 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

98.33/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

82.93

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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