Quick answers
- Does Walter D. Arnold Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter D. Arnold Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Walter D. Arnold Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 123 Original Medicare patients and 182 services for Walter D. Arnold Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Walter D. Arnold Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1033162375. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Walter D. Arnold Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 123 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 182 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)73 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)58 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease59%
- Arthritis54%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Anxiety50%
Hospitals where Walter D. Arnold Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Walter D. Arnold Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Johnston Memorial HospitalAbingdon, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490053
- Russell County HospitalLebanon, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490002
- Smyth County Community HospitalMarion, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490038
- Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical CenterBristol, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440012
- Wellmont Holston Valley Medical CenterKingsport, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440017
Practice locations
Addresses where Walter D. Arnold Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Medical Park BlvdBristol, TN 37620 (423) 844‑1121
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Walter D. Arnold Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Steele Creek Physician Services PC35 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Hospitalistalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Bristol
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bristol, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Steele Creek Physician Services PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Duke University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033162375 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians