WALTER CAVALCANTE GIRAO MD
NPI 1922595198
Anesthesiology in Memphis, TN

Active since April 13, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75.06/100
CMS Quality Rating
877 JEFFERSON AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38103(786) 899-7557 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 10, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 10, 2022, Apr 13, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Walter Cavalcante Girao Md NPPES

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

WALTER CAVALCANTE GIRAO MD (NPI 1922595198) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (64674) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Regional One Health, and maintains a secondary practice location in Dallas.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922595198
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameWALTER CAVALCANTE GIRAOCredential: MD
Location Address877 JEFFERSON AVEMemphis, TN 38103-2807
Mailing Address877 Jefferson AveMemphis, TN 38103-2807 · (786) 899-7557
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateApril 13, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 10, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 10, 2022
NPI 1922595198 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License Licensed in TN · 64674
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
877 JEFFERSON AVE, Memphis, TN 38103

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15323 Harry Hines BlvdDallas, TX 75390-7201 · Phone (214) 456-2735

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Walter Cavalcante Girao Md 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 ID2264818145
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220929001920
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Regional One Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440152
Location877 Jefferson AvenueMemphis, TN 38103 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

75.06/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality56.46
Improvement Activities40
Cost71.87

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.

Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
877 JEFFERSON AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
877 JEFFERSON AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Skilled Nursing Facility
877 JEFFERSON AVE, 3RD FLOOR, ADAMS PAVILION
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
877 JEFFERSON AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
877 JEFFERSON AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
877 JEFFERSON AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Dietitian, Registered
877 JEFFERSON AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
877 JEFFERSON AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103

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 Cavalcante Girao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Cavalcante Girao is 1922595198. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2018.

Where is Walter Cavalcante Girao located?

Walter Cavalcante Girao practices at 877 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN 38103. The listed phone number is (786) 899-7557.

What is Walter Cavalcante Girao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Walter Cavalcante Girao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Cavalcante Girao 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.

What insurance does Walter Cavalcante Girao accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Walter Cavalcante Girao 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.

Is Walter Cavalcante Girao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Walter Cavalcante Girao is affiliated with Regional One Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Cavalcante Girao was last updated on August 10, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.