KEVIN L WALTERS M.D.
NPI 1770524035
Family Medicine in Wadena, MN

NPI Status: Active since June 09, 2006

Contact Information

4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
TRI-COUNTY HEALTH CARE WADENA CLINIC
WADENA, MN
ZIP 56482
Phone: (218) 631-1360
Fax: (218) 631-7507

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Family Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled

About KEVIN WALTERS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kevin Walters, a primary care provider established in Wadena, Minnesota with a medical specialization in Family Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1770524035 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number 37842 (MN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.

NPI
1770524035
Provider Name
KEVIN L WALTERS M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW TRI-COUNTY HEALTH CARE WADENA CLINIC WADENA, MN 56482
Location Phone
(218) 631-1360
Location Fax
(218) 631-7507
Mailing Address
415 JEFFERSON ST NORTH TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL WADENA, MN 56482
Mailing Phone
(218) 631-3510
Mailing Fax
(218) 631-7507
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-09-2006
Last Update Date
07-22-2015
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Kevin Walters sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Family Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207Q00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
37842
License State
MN
Taxonomy Description
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

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Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
080067408MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)MNRR MEDICARE #
21526OTHER (01)MNSIOUX VALLEY #
MN100008OTHER (01)MNLHS/BANNERHEALTH #
0106020OTHER (01)MNMEDICA #
DA9041015691OTHER (01)MNPREFERRED ONE #
089005813MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)MNMN MEDICARE #
0106027OTHER (01)MNMEDICA #
13136OTHER (01)MNNDBS #
HP19560OTHER (01)MNHEALTHPARTNERS #
142299OTHER (01)MNUCARE #
089001357MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)MNMN MEDICARE #
0106028OTHER (01)MNMEDICA #
890222400MEDICAID (05)MN 
768832OTHER (01)MNAMERICA'S PPO/ARAZ #
F80654MEDICARE UPIN (02)MN 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Kevin Walters is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: No

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips (HCPCS:A4253)

    5 DME suppliers used 25 Medicare Claims 51 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service (HCPCS:K0553)

    2 DME suppliers used 21 Medicare Claims 21 Services Paid

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 56482 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $85.82
  • Minimum New Patient Price $56
  • Maximum New Patient Price $168.28
  • Average New Patient Copayment $21.45
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $42.07

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $98.61
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $18.32
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $138.04
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $24.65
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.58
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.51

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1770524035, we treat the final digit (5) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 5).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
5
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 4 → 8 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 8 + 0 + 6 + 24 = 55

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 55 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1770524035.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
WADENA, MN 56482
Physician Assistant (Medical)
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
WADENA, MN 56482
Surgery
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
WADENA, MN 56482
Family Medicine
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
WADENA, MN 56482
Physician Assistant
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
WADENA, MN 56482
Physician Assistant
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
WADENA, MN 56482
Family Medicine
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
WADENA, MN 56482
Family Medicine
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
WADENA, MN 56482
Nurse Practitioner
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW, WADENA MEDICAL CENTER
WADENA, MN 56482
Family Medicine
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
WADENA, MN 56482
Family Medicine
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
WADENA, MN 56482
Family Medicine
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
WADENA, MN 56482
Physician Assistant (Medical)
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
WADENA, MN 56482
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
WADENA, MN 56482
Family Medicine
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
WADENA, MN 56482
Physician Assistant
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW, TRI-COUNTY HEALTH CARE WADENA CLINIC
WADENA, MN 56482
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW, TRI-COUNTY HEALTH CARE WADENA CLINIC
WADENA, MN 56482
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
WADENA, MN 56482
Family Medicine
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
WADENA, MN 56482
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4 DEERWOOD AVE NW
WADENA, MN 56482

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1770524035, enumerated as an "individual" on June 09, 2006.

The provider is located at 4 DEERWOOD AVE NW TRI-COUNTY HEALTH CARE WADENA CLINIC WADENA, MN 56482 and the phone number is (218) 631-1360.

Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Railroad Medicare, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.