2026 NPPES data Diagnostic Radiology Physician NPI 1043200280 M.D.
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WALTER FLETCHER, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician in MARTIN, Tennessee. 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
447
Medicare Part D claims · 326 beneficiaries · Diagnostic Radiology Physician avg: 63
MIPS score
48.7182/100
▼ 34 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$70.36
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

WALTER FLETCHER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 48.7182/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 447 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

48.7182/100
MIPS score · -34 vs avg
447
Part D claims, 2023
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.

WALTER FLETCHER, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

49 4th percentile higher than 4% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WALTER FLETCHER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 WALTER FLETCHER, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/27/2005

NPI 1043200280

Primary specialty

Diagnostic Radiology Physician

Mid-sized

39,474 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

447 610% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 63

MIPS final score

48.7182/100 34.38179999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Diagnostic Radiology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Diagnostic Radiology Physician share within Tennessee

1. Diagnostic Radiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Diagnostic Radiology Physician share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

WALTER FLETCHER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Diagnostic Radiology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
48.7182/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Diagnostic Radiology Physician) — 48.7182/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%48.7%
MIPS final score (Diagnostic Radiology Physician) — 48.7182/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

WALTER FLETCHER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 117 KENNEDY DR, MARTIN, TN, 38237, with a listed phone of (731) 587-9511. NPI 1043200280 was issued on 10/27/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FLETCHER 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 447 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 326 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.5%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 48.7182/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 96.7129), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,474 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 63 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

117 KENNEDY DR
MARTIN, TN 38237

Provider Details

NPI 1043200280
Specialty Diagnostic Radiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/27/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

48.7182
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
96.7129
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WALTER FLETCHER, 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.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES PC
BOLIVAR, TN
LEXINGTON HOSPITAL CORPORATION
LEXINGTON, TN

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

Total received

$70

Largest payer

Philips North America LLC

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

447
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
326
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
448
Total Day Supply
4,352
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
38 (8.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
141

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.70
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 109, 65-74: 125, 75-84: 70, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What WALTER FLETCHER, M.D. 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
Cephalexin
61
Prednisone
42
Doxycycline Hyclate
28
Diclofenac Sodium
23
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
19
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
16
Dicyclomine Hcl
13
Levofloxacin
13
Ondansetron Hcl
13
Tramadol Hcl
13

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

Diagnostic Radiology Physician Overview

How WALTER FLETCHER, M.D. fits within the Diagnostic Radiology Physician landscape nationally.

39,474
Diagnostic Radiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Diagnostic Radiology Physician
63
Avg Claims per Provider

WALTER FLETCHER, M.D.'s 447 claims are above the specialty average of 63.

Nearby Diagnostic Radiology Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Diagnostic Radiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WALTER FLETCHER, M.D.'s specialty?
WALTER FLETCHER, M.D. specializes in Diagnostic Radiology Physician and practices in MARTIN, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does WALTER FLETCHER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WALTER FLETCHER, M.D. wrote 447 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 326 beneficiaries.
What is WALTER FLETCHER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
WALTER FLETCHER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 48.7182/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 96.7129). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is WALTER FLETCHER, M.D. located?
WALTER FLETCHER, M.D. is located at 117 KENNEDY DR, MARTIN, TN, 38237. Phone: (731) 587-9511.
What is WALTER FLETCHER, M.D.'s NPI number?
WALTER FLETCHER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043200280, issued on 10/27/2005.
Does WALTER FLETCHER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, WALTER FLETCHER, M.D. had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.5%.
How many Diagnostic Radiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 39,474 Diagnostic Radiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider writes 63 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WALTER FLETCHER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WALTER FLETCHER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Prednisone, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WALTER FLETCHER, M.D. accept Medicare?
WALTER FLETCHER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 447 Part D claims and 326 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WALTER FLETCHER, M.D.'s credentials?
WALTER FLETCHER, M.D.'s NPI is 1043200280 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.
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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