2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1053349779 D.O.
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DONALD WALTERS, D.O.

Gastroenterology Physician in BUTLER, Pennsylvania. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 337 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$766.89
26 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DONALD WALTERS, D.O. filed 1,358 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in BUTLER, Pennsylvania, prescribing 94% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

DONALD WALTERS, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,358 Top 21% higher than 79% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DONALD WALTERS, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about DONALD WALTERS, D.O.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/29/2006

NPI 1053349779

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,358 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Gastroenterology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gastroenterology Physician share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gastroenterology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gastroenterology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

DONALD WALTERS, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 104 TECHNOLOGY DR, BUTLER, PA, 16001, with a listed phone of (724) 482-6062. NPI 1053349779 was issued on 06/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WALTERS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,358 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 337 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $499K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

104 TECHNOLOGY DR
BUTLER, PA 16001

Provider Details

NPI 1053349779
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/29/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DONALD WALTERS, D.O. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

BUTLER MEDICAL PROVIDERS
BUTLER, PA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for DONALD WALTERS, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$767

Largest payer

Janssen Biotech, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DONALD WALTERS, D.O.. To verify DONALD WALTERS, D.O.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DONALD WALTERS, D.O. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 1,358 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,358
Total Claims
$499K
Total Drug Cost
337
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,760
Total Day Supply
51,306
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$438K
Generic Drug Cost
$61K
Antibiotic Claims
25

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 160, 75-84: 112, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What DONALD WALTERS, D.O. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Omeprazole
507
Pantoprazole Sodium
426
Mesalamine
42
Sucralfate
40
Cholestyramine
Cholestyramine (With Sugar)
34
Sulfasalazine
28
Esomeprazole Magnesium
26
Famotidine
22
Nadolol
21
Dicyclomine Hcl
18

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How DONALD WALTERS, D.O. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

DONALD WALTERS, D.O.'s 1,358 claims are above the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WALTERS.

Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DONALD WALTERS, D.O.'s specialty?
DONALD WALTERS, D.O. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in BUTLER, Pennsylvania. Credentials: D.O..
How much does DONALD WALTERS, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DONALD WALTERS, D.O. wrote 1,358 Medicare Part D claims totaling $499K in drug costs for 337 beneficiaries.
Where is DONALD WALTERS, D.O. located?
DONALD WALTERS, D.O. is located at 104 TECHNOLOGY DR, BUTLER, PA, 16001. Phone: (724) 482-6062.
What is DONALD WALTERS, D.O.'s NPI number?
DONALD WALTERS, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053349779, issued on 06/29/2006.
Does DONALD WALTERS, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DONALD WALTERS, D.O.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $438K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DONALD WALTERS, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DONALD WALTERS, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Pantoprazole Sodium, Mesalamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DONALD WALTERS, D.O. accept Medicare?
DONALD WALTERS, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,358 Part D claims and 337 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DONALD WALTERS, D.O.'s credentials?
DONALD WALTERS, D.O.'s NPI is 1053349779 with credentials D.O.. 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

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.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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