WALTER B ROSE M.D.
NPI 1689668121
Specialist in Chattanooga, TN

Q: What is Walter Rose's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Rose is 1689668121. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 9, 2005.

Q: What is Walter Rose's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Rose was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since September 09, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

94.7/100

CMS Quality Rating

721 GLENWOOD DR, SUITE 550-WEST MEMORIAL MEDICAL BUILDING, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404(423) 698-8692(423) 624-7813 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Walter B Rose M.d. NPPES

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

WALTER B ROSE M.D. (NPI 1689668121) is an individual specialist in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD16460) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Healthcare System, Inc, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689668121

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy174400000X

Provider Legal NameWALTER B ROSECredential: M.D.

Location Address721 GLENWOOD DR, SUITE 550-WEST MEMORIAL MEDICAL BUILDINGChattanooga, TN 37404-1106

Mailing Address721 Glenwood Dr, Suite 550-west Memorial Medical BuildingChattanooga, TN 37404-1106 · (423) 698-8692 · Fax (423) 624-7813

Phone(423) 698-8692

Fax(423) 624-7813

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 1984

Enumeration DateSeptember 9, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1689668121 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers

Taxonomy Code174400000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · MD16460

Definition

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

721 GLENWOOD DR, Chattanooga, TN 37404

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Walter B Rose 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.

PECOS PAC ID7113938523

PECOS Enrollment IDI20060524000175, I20191126002845

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Walter Rose reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc

3.3 mi

Internal Medicine

5600 BRAINERD RD, SUITE 500
Chattanooga, TN 37411

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia and Tennessee enrollments
242 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1922053545 (423) 495-6870

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

48 services48 patients

Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope 49650

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, to repair a hernia in the groin area. The surgeon makes small incisions, inserts the endoscope, and uses special tools to fix the hernia. This minimally invasive technique often results in quicker recovery times.

16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Healthcare System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number440091

Location2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404 · Hamilton County

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.

94.7/100

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

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

89.41

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

HYTHAM A KADRIE MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

721 GLENWOOD DR, STE 467-WEST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404

Hamilton County (423) 698-3423

GI CONSULTANTS, PC

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

721 GLENWOOD DR, STE. W552
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404

Hamilton County (423) 629-6258

DR. CHARLES A PORTERA SR. MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)

721 GLENWOOD DR, SUITE 560W
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404

Hamilton County (423) 622-5500

MRS. STACY LYNN PARK FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

721 GLENWOOD DR, SUITE 462A
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404

Hamilton County (423) 624-2611

CANNON & CANNON MEDICAL, PLLC

Internal Medicine

721 GLENWOOD DR, SUITE W-462
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404

Hamilton County (423) 624-2611

CHATTANOOGA SURGICAL ONCOLOGY AND ASSOCIATES, PLLC

Surgery (Surgical Oncology)

721 GLENWOOD DR, SUITE 471W
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404

Hamilton County (423) 622-2494

ROBERT M. BARNETT, III, MD

Surgery

721 GLENWOOD DR, SUITE W460
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404

Hamilton County (423) 495-2600

ALAN F. SHIKOH, M.D., P.C

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

721 GLENWOOD DR, SUITE W473
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404

Hamilton County (423) 495-4730

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 Rose's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Rose is 1689668121. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 9, 2005.

Where is Walter Rose located?

Walter Rose practices at 721 Glenwood Dr Suite 550-West Memorial Medical Building, Chattanooga, TN 37404. The listed phone number is (423) 698-8692.

What is Walter Rose's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Walter Rose enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Rose 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Walter Rose's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Walter Rose reassigns Medicare benefits to Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc (Chattanooga, TN). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Walter Rose's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Walter Rose affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Walter Rose is affiliated with Memorial Healthcare System, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Rose was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.