GAIL E WALTER CRNA
NPI 1790943942
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Mountain Home, AR

Active since May 23, 2008Accepts Medicare Assignment
624 HOSPITAL DR, MOUNTAIN HOME, AR 72653(870) 508-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Gail E Walter Crna NPPES

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

GAIL E WALTER CRNA (NPI 1790943942) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Mountain Home, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (C01537) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. She is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790943942
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameGAIL E WALTERCredential: CRNA
Location Address624 HOSPITAL DRMountain Home, AR 72653-2955
Mailing Address1223 Commerce Dr Ste 1Mountain Home, AR 72653-2617 · (870) 424-7070 · Fax (870) 424-6616
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2009
✔ NPI 1790943942 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · C01537
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
624 HOSPITAL DR, Mountain Home, AR 72653

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid175684001AR
Medicare PIN5A917AR
Other771090701AR · Breastcare
OtherC01537AR · Crna License

Accepted Insurance

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

Gail E Walter Crna 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 ID6305746033
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080911000519

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Gail Walter reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
624 HOSPITAL DR
Mountain Home, AR 72653
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 88 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
Benton, AR 72015
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 182 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 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.

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400
Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
11 services11 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72653 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
$119.36 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $29.84 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$64.56 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $16.14 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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.

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.

Pharmacist (Critical Care)
624 HOSPITAL DR
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR 72653
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
624 HOSPITAL DR, RADIOLOGY DEPT.
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR 72653
Emergency Medicine
624 HOSPITAL DR
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR 72653
General Acute Care Hospital
624 HOSPITAL DR
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR 72653
Anesthesiology
624 HOSPITAL DR
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR 72653
Emergency Medicine
624 HOSPITAL DR
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR 72653
Anesthesiology
624 HOSPITAL DR
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR 72653
Dietitian, Registered
624 HOSPITAL DR
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR 72653

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 Gail Walter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gail Walter is 1790943942. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2008.

Where is Gail Walter located?

Gail Walter practices at 624 Hospital Dr, Mountain Home, AR 72653. The listed phone number is (870) 508-1000.

What is Gail Walter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Gail Walter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gail Walter 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 organizations bill Medicare for Gail Walter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gail Walter reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Baxter County Regional Hospital Inc (Mountain Home, AR) and Arkansas Anesthesia Associates, PLLC. (Benton, AR). Each 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 Gail Walter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gail Walter accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Gail Walter 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 Gail Walter was last updated on July 13, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.