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LOU WALTERS, N.D.

Naturopath in BOZEMAN, Montana. 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
13
Medicare Part D claims · Naturopath avg: 120
What the federal data reveals: LOU WALTERS, N.D. is a Naturopath ([object Object]) practicing in BOZEMAN, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 13 claims .

What stands out: LOU WALTERS, N.D. filed 13 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BOZEMAN, Montana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LOU WALTERS, N.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/30/2009

NPI 1679809396

Primary specialty

Naturopath

Mid-sized

6,661 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

13 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 120

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Naturopath compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Naturopath share within Montana

1. Naturopath42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Naturopath share within Montana

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Naturopath) — 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).

LOU WALTERS, N.D. is a Naturopath provider practicing in BOZEMAN, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: N.D.. NPI: 1679809396. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

LOU WALTERS, N.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Naturopath provider holding N.D. credentials at 1924 W STEVENS ST, BOZEMAN, MT, 59718, with a listed phone of (406) 556-0307. NPI 1679809396 was issued on 10/30/2009. 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 13 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $583 in drug spend. 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.

Naturopath is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,661 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 120 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

1924 W STEVENS ST
BOZEMAN, MT 59718

Provider Details

NPI 1679809396
Specialty Naturopath
Credentials N.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/30/2009

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

13
Total Claims
$583
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
36
Total Day Supply
1,080
Generic Drug Cost
$567

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.72

Naturopath Overview

How LOU WALTERS, N.D. fits within the Naturopath landscape nationally.

6,661
Naturopath Providers in US
53
States with Naturopath
120
Avg Claims per Provider

LOU WALTERS, N.D.'s 13 claims are below the specialty average of 120.

Nearby Naturopath Providers in Montana

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

Compare Naturopath nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOU WALTERS, N.D.'s specialty?
LOU WALTERS, N.D. specializes in Naturopath and practices in BOZEMAN, Montana. Credentials: N.D..
How much does LOU WALTERS, N.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LOU WALTERS, N.D. wrote 13 Medicare Part D claims totaling $583 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is LOU WALTERS, N.D. located?
LOU WALTERS, N.D. is located at 1924 W STEVENS ST, BOZEMAN, MT, 59718. Phone: (406) 556-0307.
What is LOU WALTERS, N.D.'s NPI number?
LOU WALTERS, N.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679809396, issued on 10/30/2009.
How many Naturopath providers are there in the US?
There are 6,661 Naturopath providers across 53 states in the US. The average Naturopath provider writes 120 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does LOU WALTERS, N.D. accept Medicare?
LOU WALTERS, N.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 13 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LOU WALTERS, N.D.'s credentials?
LOU WALTERS, N.D.'s NPI is 1679809396 with credentials N.D.. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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