DR. WALTER NICHOLAS GAMAN MD
NPI 1780650291
Family Medicine in Irving, TX

Active since February 24, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 1, 2026
6161 N STATE HIGHWAY 161, IRVING, TX 75038(972) 258-7499(972) 257-0897 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 24, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 24, 2018, Feb 8, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Walter Nicholas Gaman Md NPPES

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

DR. WALTER NICHOLAS GAMAN MD (NPI 1780650291) is an individual family medicine provider in Irving, Texas, licensed in Texas (G8701) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780650291
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER NICHOLAS GAMANCredential: MD
Location Address6161 N STATE HIGHWAY 161Irving, TX 75038
Mailing Address6161 N State Highway 161Irving, TX 75038-2220 · (972) 258-7499 · Fax (972) 257-0897
Fax(972) 257-0897
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 24, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1780650291 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in TX · G8701
Definition
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.
6161 N STATE HIGHWAY 161, Irving, TX 75038

Other Identifiers 1

OtherG8701TX · License

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Walter Nicholas Gaman Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from October 1, 2022 through October 1, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 1, 2022
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 1, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75038 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
$88.19 typical visit price
range $57.18 – $172.86
Typical copayment $22.04 (range $14.29 – $43.21)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.80 typical visit price
range $18.48 – $141.20
Typical copayment $25.20 (range $4.62 – $35.30)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
8 suppliers13 claims29 services$6.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers16 claims96 services$1.97 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers19 claims19 services$14.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$5.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers19 claims19 services$63.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
6 suppliers28 claims39 services$190.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

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

Nurse Practitioner
6161 N STATE HIGHWAY 161
IRVING, TX 75038
Physician Assistant (Medical)
6161 N STATE HIGHWAY 161
IRVING, TX 75038
Family Medicine
6161 N STATE HIGHWAY 161
IRVING, TX 75038
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
6161 N STATE HIGHWAY 161
IRVING, TX 75038
Family Medicine
6161 N STATE HIGHWAY 161
IRVING, TX 75038
Pharmacist
6161 N STATE HIGHWAY 161
IRVING, TX 75038
Family Medicine
6161 N STATE HIGHWAY 161
IRVING, TX 75038
Physician Assistant
6161 N STATE HIGHWAY 161
IRVING, TX 75038

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 Gaman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Gaman is 1780650291. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 24, 2006.

Where is Walter Gaman located?

Walter Gaman practices at 6161 N State Highway 161, Irving, TX 75038. The listed phone number is (972) 258-7499.

What is Walter Gaman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Walter Gaman enrolled in Medicare?

No. Walter Gaman has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Walter Gaman accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Walter Gaman 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Gaman was last updated on August 24, 2018. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.