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DR. WALWIN DOWDA METZGER M.D.
NPI 1851386825
Internal Medicine in Tampa, FL

Active since September 15, 2005PECOS Enrolled
508 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD STE B, TAMPA, FL 33603(656) 263-8922(656) 263-7001 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 24, 2025, Oct 10, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. Walwin Dowda Metzger M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WALWIN DOWDA METZGER M.D. (NPI 1851386825) is an individual internal medicine provider in Tampa, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME0039056) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851386825
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALWIN DOWDA METZGERCredential: M.D.
Location Address508 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD STE BTampa, FL 33603-3415
Mailing Address508 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTampa, FL 33603-3415 · (656) 263-8922 · Fax (656) 263-7001
Phone(656) 263-8922
Fax(656) 263-7001
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 24, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1851386825 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME0039056
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
508 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD STE B, Tampa, FL 33603
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Other Identifiers 2

OtherFS0939050FL · Champus
Medicaid066651300FL

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Walwin Dowda Metzger M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33603 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
53%188 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
62%341 patients3/55-star benchmark: 85%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
95%2,329 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
91%227 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
13%521 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
10%456 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
86%479 patients4/55-star benchmark: 96%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 94% · 477 patients
100%477 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Walwin Metzger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walwin Metzger is 1851386825. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 15, 2005.

Where is Walwin Metzger located?

Walwin Metzger practices at 508 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste B, Tampa, FL 33603. The listed phone number is (656) 263-8922.

What is Walwin Metzger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Walwin Metzger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walwin Metzger is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walwin Metzger was last updated on December 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.