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Urology

Walter R. Parker, MD

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Summary

Dr. Walter R. Parker, MD is a urologist at 243 N Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Phone: (845) 437-5000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Walter R. Parker had 1,001 Original Medicare patients and 10,187 services. NPI 1124144498. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Walter R. Parker, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Walter R. Parker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter R. Parker 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 R. Parker see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,001 Original Medicare patients and 10,187 services for Walter R. Parker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Walter R. Parker's NPI number?
1124144498. 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 R. Parker, 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 patients1,001
Services billed to Medicare10,187
Different services or procedures106
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Automated urinalysis test (81003)1,064 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)892 services
  3. Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (51798)506 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)489 services
  5. Detection test by nucleic acid for organism, amplified probe technique (87798)286 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%
  • Arthritis41%
  • Ischemic heart disease40%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Anxiety25%

Hospitals where Walter R. Parker works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Walter R. Parker 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Walter R. Parker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Walter R. Parker as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley PC134 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other urologists in Poughkeepsie

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Poughkeepsie, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Michigan Medical School
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1124144498
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians