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DR. WALTER STEPHEN HUTCHINGS M.D.
NPI 1952460255
Family Medicine in Macon, GA

Active since December 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3096 RIVERSIDE DR, SUITE D, MACON, GA 31210(478) 405-2222(478) 405-2229 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 17, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Walter Stephen Hutchings M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WALTER STEPHEN HUTCHINGS M.D. (NPI 1952460255) is an individual family medicine provider in Macon, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (34857) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952460255
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER STEPHEN HUTCHINGSCredential: M.D.
Location Address3096 RIVERSIDE DR, SUITE DMacon, GA 31210-2545
Mailing Address3096 Riverside Dr, Suite DMacon, GA 31210-2545 · (478) 405-2222 · Fax (478) 405-2229
Phone(478) 405-2222
Fax(478) 405-2229
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateDecember 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 17, 2011
✔ NPI 1952460255 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 34857
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.
3096 RIVERSIDE DR, Macon, GA 31210
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Oscar Health, Oscar Insurance Company.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

Dr. Walter Stephen Hutchings M.d. 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 ID9739217670
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100513000368
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Walter Hutchings reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hutchings Health Care
0.2 mi
Family Medicine
3096 RIVERSIDE DR, SUITE D
Macon, GA 31210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
NPI 1700111812 (478) 405-2222
Health Services Of Central Georgia, Inc
4.6 mi
Multi-Specialty
777 HEMLOCK ST
Macon, GA 31201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 483 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184679482 (478) 633-6713
The Medical Center Of Central Georgia Inc
4.6 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
777 HEMLOCK ST
Macon, GA 31201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 61 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043270564 (478) 633-1000

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 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
114 services91 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
64 services40 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
59 services59 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Macon, GA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110107
Location777 Hemlock StreetMacon, GA 31201 · Bibb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31210 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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 2

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
7 suppliers19 claims35 services$5.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers11 claims12 services$0.85 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 3

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

SOFTTOUCH MEDICAL, LLC
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
3096 RIVERSIDE DR, STE E
MACON, GA 31210
Bibb County (770) 590-7383
FAMILY HEALTH CARE OF MACON, P.C.
Family Medicine
3096 RIVERSIDE DR, SUITE D
MACON, GA 31210
Bibb County (478) 405-2222
HUTCHINGS HEALTH CARE
Family Medicine
3096 RIVERSIDE DR, SUITE D
MACON, GA 31210
Bibb County (478) 405-2222

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 Hutchings's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Hutchings is 1952460255. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 6, 2006.

Where is Walter Hutchings located?

Walter Hutchings practices at 3096 Riverside Dr Suite D, Macon, GA 31210. The listed phone number is (478) 405-2222.

What is Walter Hutchings's specialty?

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

Is Walter Hutchings enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Hutchings 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 Walter Hutchings's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Walter Hutchings reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Hutchings Health Care (Macon, GA), Health Services Of Central Georgia, Inc (Macon, GA) and The Medical Center Of Central Georgia Inc (Macon, GA). 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 Walter Hutchings's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Walter Hutchings accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company list Walter Hutchings 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 Hutchings affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Walter Hutchings is affiliated with Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Hutchings was last updated on October 17, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.