NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Independent Duty Corpsman NPI 1427367242 IDC
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Independent Duty Corpsman in Bethesda, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,023 in Independent Duty Corpsman, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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What the federal data shows
Christopher Walton, IDC is an Independent Duty Corpsman in Bethesda, Maryland, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.
- #165
- Independent Duty Corpsman rank among Maryland specialties
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Christopher Walton, IDC
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1427367242), first enumerated 09/28/2010.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Not in federal data
Medicare Part D participation
No 2023 Medicare Part D prescribing volume appears in the CMS public file for this NPI (may reflect specialty, new enrollment, or non-prescribing role).
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1427367242 · Independent Duty Corpsman
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-NARROW · RX-NONE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1427367242
- ENUM-MID 2010
- TAX-NARROW 3,023
- RX-NONE No Part D
- BOOK-THIN 53 in Maryland
- PHOTO-ENUM Leah Baldwin, IDC · 2010
What does the federal data show about Christopher Walton, IDC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Independent Duty Corpsman
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Independent Duty Corpsman compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1427367242 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Independent Duty Corpsman |
| Credentials | IDC |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/28/2010 |
Independent Duty Corpsman Overview
How Christopher Walton, IDC fits within the Independent Duty Corpsman landscape nationally.
3,023
Independent Duty Corpsman Providers in US
46
States with Independent Duty Corpsman
384
Avg Claims per Provider
Nationwide Independent Duty Corpsman peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Walton, both outside Maryland so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2010)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Independent Duty Corpsman Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Walton.
One of 53 Independent Duty Corpsman providers enrolled in Maryland, 5 are shown here.
Jan Anova
IDC
Annapolis, MD
Caleb Beattie
IDC
Indian Head, MD
Roger Bennett
Frostburg, MD
Robert Blakeslee
Annapolis, MD
Daniel Bobic
IDC
Jb Andrews, MD
Compare Independent Duty Corpsman nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Walton, IDC's specialty? ▼
Christopher Walton, IDC specializes in Independent Duty Corpsman and practices in Bethesda, Maryland. Credentials: IDC.
Where is Christopher Walton, IDC located? ▼
Christopher Walton, IDC is located at 8901 WISCONSIN AVE, Bethesda, MD, 20889. Phone: (301) 319-4752.
What is Christopher Walton, IDC's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Walton, IDC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427367242, issued on 09/28/2010.
How many Independent Duty Corpsman providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,023 Independent Duty Corpsman providers across 46 states in the US. The average Independent Duty Corpsman provider writes 384 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Christopher Walton, IDC accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Walton, IDC appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Walton, IDC's credentials? ▼
Christopher Walton, IDC's NPI is 1427367242 with credentials IDC. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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