NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1972157188
Verify on CMS → Walter McClain
Family Nurse Practitioner in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 216,959 in Family Nurse Practitioner, 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
476
Medicare Part D claims · 304 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Walter McClain filed 476 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Chattanooga, Tennessee, prescribing 95% generic.
- 476
- Part D claims, 2024
- 95%
- generic prescribing
- ≥61st
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Walter McClain
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1972157188), first enumerated 07/25/2019.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 476 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1972157188 · Family Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1972157188
- ENUM-RECENT 2019
- TAX-MEGA 217K Family Nurse
- RX-LIGHT 476
- BOOK-MID 8,078 in Tennessee
- PHOTO-ENUM Suyoung Kirkwood · 2019
Walter McClain's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
476 ≥ 61st percentile 61% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Walter McClain?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
476 63% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1972157188 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/25/2019 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Walter McClain 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.
Crossroads Urgent Care PLLC
South Pittsburg, TN
DX Mso PLLC
Chattanooga, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Walter McClain - brand share 2.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
2% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 476 2024 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 2024.
476
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
304
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 477
- Total Day Supply
- 3,527
- Brand vs Generic
- 2% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $124
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 263
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.15
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 52, 65-74: 147, 75-84: 86, 85+: 19
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Walter McClain prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
81 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
49 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
38 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
36 claims
- Cefdinir
Cefdinir
34 claims
- Fluconazole 30
Fluconazole
30 claims
- Nitrofurantoin Mon… 21
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
21 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T… 18
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
18 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 81 |
| Prednisone | 49 |
| Azithromycin | 38 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 36 |
| Cefdinir | 34 |
| Fluconazole | 30 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 21 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 18 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 17 |
| Naproxen Sodium | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Walter McClain fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
216,959
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,302
Avg Claims per Provider
Walter McClain's 476 claims are below the specialty average of 1,302.
Nationwide Family Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for McClain, both outside Tennessee so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2019)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as McClain.
One of 8,078 Family Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Tennessee, 5 are shown here.
Benjamin Aaron
FNP-C
Cookeville, TN
Sandra Aaron
FNP-BC
Ooltewah, TN
Jessica Abbott
FNP
Nashville, TN
Keshia Abbott
Cookeville, TN
Felecia Abdelfattah
APRN BC
Bristol, TN
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter McClain's specialty? ▼
Walter McClain specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
How much does Walter McClain prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Walter McClain wrote 476 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 304 beneficiaries.
Where is Walter McClain located? ▼
Walter McClain is located at 1949 GUNBARREL RD, Chattanooga, TN, 37421. Phone: (423) 498-5980.
What is Walter McClain's NPI number? ▼
Walter McClain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972157188, issued on 07/25/2019.
Does Walter McClain prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Walter McClain's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $124 in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 216,959 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,302 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Walter McClain prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Walter McClain's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Prednisone, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Walter McClain accept Medicare? ▼
Walter McClain appears in CMS Medicare data with 476 Part D claims and 304 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Walter McClain's credentials? ▼
Walter McClain's NPI is 1972157188. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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