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WALTER W SCHOUTKO MD
NPI 1639145840
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Knoxville, TN

Active since February 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.69/100
CMS Quality Rating
2018 WESTERN AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37921(865) 544-0406(865) 544-0480 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 14, 2026, Feb 11, 2025, Feb 20, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Walter W Schoutko Md NPPES

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

WALTER W SCHOUTKO MD (NPI 1639145840) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (45401) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, Inc, and maintains a secondary practice location in Mansfield.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639145840
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameWALTER W SCHOUTKOCredential: MD
Location Address2018 WESTERN AVEKnoxville, TN 37921-5718
Mailing Address1923 Sulphur Springs RdMorristown, TN 37813-5654 · (423) 317-9344 · Fax (423) 714-2355
Phone(865) 544-0406
Fax(865) 544-0480
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio State University College Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateFebruary 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1639145840 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 45401✔ Licensed in OH · 35-06-6143
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
2018 WESTERN AVE, Knoxville, TN 37921
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1770 Balgreen Dr, Suite 207Mansfield, OH 44906-4106 · Phone (419) 522-6800 · Fax (419) 522-6816

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid0102936OH
Medicaid1515486TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Walter W Schoutko Md 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 ID6103963442
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091020000082
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Health System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440015
Location1924 Alcoa HighwayKnoxville, TN 37920 · Knox County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37921 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

95.69/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.28
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.

KIMBERLY EVANS
Licensed Practical Nurse
2018 WESTERN AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
Knox County (865) 544-0406
SHELBY PAIGE BUFFIN LCSW
Social Worker
2018 WESTERN AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
Knox County (865) 544-0406
LACEY ELIZABETH MORGAN-ROPPELT
Technician, Pathology (Phlebotomy)
2018 WESTERN AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
Knox County (865) 544-0406
MELISSA CAROL ZAYAS RN
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2018 WESTERN AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
Knox County (865) 544-0406
SARAH GAIL LORD APN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2018 WESTERN AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
Knox County (865) 544-0406
COLBY SHANE HOWARD BS
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
2018 WESTERN AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
Knox County (865) 544-0406
MS. JACQUELINE BONSU PH.D.
Psychologist
2018 WESTERN AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
Knox County (865) 544-0406
AMANDA JEAN MELTON RN
Registered Nurse
2018 WESTERN AVE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
Knox County (865) 544-0406

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 Schoutko's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Schoutko is 1639145840. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 27, 2006.

Where is Walter Schoutko located?

Walter Schoutko practices at 2018 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921. The listed phone number is (865) 544-0406.

What is Walter Schoutko's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Walter Schoutko enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Schoutko 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 Schoutko accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list Walter Schoutko 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 Schoutko affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Walter Schoutko is affiliated with University Health System, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Schoutko was last updated on July 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 51 days 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.