Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Walter R. Fairfax work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Walter R. Fairfax at 2 hospitals: Kootenai Health and Northwest Specialty Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Walter R. Fairfax see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Orofino, ID and Coeur D Alene, ID. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Walter R. Fairfax's specialty?
- Medicare lists Sleep Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Critical Care (Intensivists) and Pulmonary Disease.
- Does Walter R. Fairfax accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter R. Fairfax accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Walter R. Fairfax offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Walter R. Fairfax offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Walter R. Fairfax?
- (208) 476-5777, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Walter R. Fairfax's NPI number?
- 1124170170. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Walter R. Fairfax works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Walter R. Fairfax at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Kootenai HealthCoeur D'alene, ID · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 130049
- Northwest Specialty HospitalPost Falls, ID · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 130066
Practice locations
Addresses where Walter R. Fairfax is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1055 Riverside AveOrofino, ID 83544 (208) 476‑5777
- 2003 Kootenai Health WayCoeur D Alene, ID 83814
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Walter R. Fairfax as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Kootenai Health Inc399 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Sleep Medicineprimary
- Critical Care (Intensivists)also
- Pulmonary Diseasealso
Other sleep medicine doctors in Idaho
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Idaho — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1979 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1124170170 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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