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2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1255313789 MD
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Interventional Cardiology Physician in Augusta, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,400 in Interventional Cardiology Physician, 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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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 553 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.9/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$2.6K
45 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Gordon Walters, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.9/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,127 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 89.9/100
- MIPS score · +7 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- 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.
Gordon Walters, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
90 Top 42% higher than 58% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Gordon Walters, MD sits
This provider among interventional cardiology physician peers
Across the 1,386 interventional cardiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Gordon Walters, MD writes more Part D claims than 41% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 61% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one interventional cardiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Gordon Walters, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Gordon Walters, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Gordon Walters, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Interventional Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,127 29% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
89.9/100 6.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Gordon Walters, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Cardiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 89.9/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) - 89.9/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Gordon Walters, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 818 SAINT SEBASTIAN WAY, Augusta, GA, 30901, with a listed phone of (706) 724-3473. NPI 1255313789 was issued on 11/18/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,127 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 553 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $272K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,400 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1255313789 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Interventional Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/18/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
89.8928
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.7855
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Gordon Walters, MD 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.
Piedmont Cardiology OF Atlanta, LLC
Atlanta, GA
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 Gordon Walters, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$2.6K
Largest payer
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Gordon Walters, MD - brand share 11.0%
Interventional Cardiology Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,127 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.
2,127
Total Claims
$272K
Total Drug Cost
553
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,597
- Total Day Supply
- 136,808
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $237K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $35K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 16
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.57
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 29, 65-74: 234, 75-84: 225, 85+: 65
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Gordon Walters, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
314 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
286 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
199 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
142 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 109
Amlodipine Besylate
109 claims
- Losartan Potassium 107
Losartan Potassium
107 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium 93
Rosuvastatin Calcium
93 claims
- Furosemide 89
Furosemide
89 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 314 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 286 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 199 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 142 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 109 |
| Losartan Potassium | 107 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 93 |
| Furosemide | 89 |
| Lisinopril | 52 |
| Carvedilol | 48 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview
How Gordon Walters, MD fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
3,400
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider
Gordon Walters, MD's 2,127 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.
Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Walters.
Dr. Raza Abbas
M.D.
Gainesville, GA
Dr. Selwin Abraham
M.D.
Dalton, GA
Dr. Ahsan Achtchi
D.O.
Dalton, GA
Dr. David Allen
MD
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Zakaria Almuwaqqat
M.D
Tucker, GA
Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Georgia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gordon Walters, MD's specialty? ▼
Gordon Walters, MD specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in Augusta, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Gordon Walters, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Gordon Walters, MD wrote 2,127 Medicare Part D claims totaling $272K in drug costs for 553 beneficiaries.
What is Gordon Walters, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Gordon Walters, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.9/100 (Quality: 79.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Gordon Walters, MD located? ▼
Gordon Walters, MD is located at 818 SAINT SEBASTIAN WAY, Augusta, GA, 30901. Phone: (706) 724-3473.
What is Gordon Walters, MD's NPI number? ▼
Gordon Walters, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255313789, issued on 11/18/2005.
Does Gordon Walters, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Gordon Walters, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $237K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,400 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Gordon Walters, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Gordon Walters, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Clopidogrel, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gordon Walters, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Gordon Walters, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,127 Part D claims and 553 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gordon Walters, MD's credentials? ▼
Gordon Walters, MD's NPI is 1255313789 with credentials MD. 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.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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