2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1205127818 M.D.
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SCOTT WALTER, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in MANCHESTER, Connecticut. 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 · 311 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$110.3K
98 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SCOTT WALTER, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MANCHESTER, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 311 beneficiaries — 41% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $110.3K across 98 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SCOTT WALTER, M.D. filed 1,270 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MANCHESTER, Connecticut. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SCOTT WALTER, M.D. 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).

SCOTT WALTER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/29/2011

NPI 1205127818

Primary specialty

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,270 128% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 558

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Connecticut

1. Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Connecticut

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) 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).

SCOTT WALTER, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in MANCHESTER, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1205127818. 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.

SCOTT WALTER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 191 MAIN ST STE 3, MANCHESTER, CT, 06042, with a listed phone of (860) 646-7704. NPI 1205127818 was issued on 04/29/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WALTER 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 1,270 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 311 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $111K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%. 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.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 913 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 558 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

191 MAIN ST STE 3
MANCHESTER, CT 06042

Provider Details

NPI 1205127818
Specialty Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/29/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SCOTT WALTER, M.D. 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.

RETINA CONSULTANTS PC
HARTFORD, CT

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 SCOTT WALTER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$110.3K

Largest payer

Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

SCOTT WALTER, M.D. — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 1,270 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.

1,270
Total Claims
$111K
Total Drug Cost
311
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,212
Total Day Supply
61,786
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$90K
Generic Drug Cost
$21K
Opioid Claims
11 (0.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.61
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 137, 75-84: 90, 85+: 53

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
258
Latanoprost
167
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
165
Prolensa
Bromfenac Sodium
126
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim
Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim
106
Cyclopentolate Hcl
82
Atropine Sulfate
44
Brimonidine Tartrate
43
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
34
Loteprednol Etabonate
26

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

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How SCOTT WALTER, M.D. fits within the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

913
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
558
Avg Claims per Provider

SCOTT WALTER, M.D.'s 1,270 claims are above the specialty average of 558.

Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SCOTT WALTER, M.D.'s specialty?
SCOTT WALTER, M.D. specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in MANCHESTER, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SCOTT WALTER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SCOTT WALTER, M.D. wrote 1,270 Medicare Part D claims totaling $111K in drug costs for 311 beneficiaries.
Where is SCOTT WALTER, M.D. located?
SCOTT WALTER, M.D. is located at 191 MAIN ST STE 3, MANCHESTER, CT, 06042. Phone: (860) 646-7704.
What is SCOTT WALTER, M.D.'s NPI number?
SCOTT WALTER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205127818, issued on 04/29/2011.
Does SCOTT WALTER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SCOTT WALTER, M.D.'s prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $90K in brand drug costs.
Does SCOTT WALTER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SCOTT WALTER, M.D. had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
How many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 913 Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 558 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SCOTT WALTER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SCOTT WALTER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SCOTT WALTER, M.D. accept Medicare?
SCOTT WALTER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,270 Part D claims and 311 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SCOTT WALTER, M.D.'s credentials?
SCOTT WALTER, M.D.'s NPI is 1205127818 with credentials M.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.

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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