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DR. WALTER M DOWNS JR. M.D.
NPI 1992785729
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Fort Sam Houston, TX

Active since January 18, 2006PECOS Enrolled
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234(210) 916-0797(210) 916-5222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 10, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 10, 2023, Jan 22, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Walter M Downs Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WALTER M DOWNS JR. M.D. (NPI 1992785729) is an individual rheumatology provider in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (R2086) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992785729
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER M DOWNS JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address3551 ROGER BROOKE DRFort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504
Mailing Address3551 Roger Brooke Dr Dept OfFort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504 · (210) 916-0797
Phone(210) 916-0797
Fax(210) 916-5222
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 10, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 10, 2023
✔ NPI 1992785729 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · R2086✔ Licensed in VA · 0101048369
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 0101048369 (VA)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
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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. Walter M Downs Jr. 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 78234 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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.

JANET JONES SIMS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Bexar County (253) 223-6272
JAMES KENNEDY HARDIN PA-C
Physician Assistant
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Bexar County (210) 295-4996
DR. DANIEL VICTOR-CALVIN HAMMOND M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Bexar County (210) 916-3020
JESSICA FULLER LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Bexar County (210) 808-1859
DR. JASON ROBERT HALL M.D.
Neurological Surgery
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Bexar County (210) 539-9582
MRS. KATHRYN ELAINE HELLAND LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Bexar County (210) 539-9582
DR. HALWARD BLEGEN IV DO
Ophthalmology
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
JBSA FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Bexar County (210) 220-7419
KOLE HOLLAND SPAULDING M.D.
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Bexar County (210) 539-9582

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 Downs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Downs is 1992785729. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 18, 2006.

Where is Walter Downs located?

Walter Downs practices at 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234. The listed phone number is (210) 916-0797.

What is Walter Downs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Walter Downs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Downs is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Downs was last updated on August 10, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.