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Family Practice

Walter T. Rathkamp, MD

Works at hospitals in Saginaw, MI · Midland, MI · Michigan

Summary

Dr. Walter T. Rathkamp, MD is a family doctor at 7340 Midland Rd, Freeland, MI 48623. Phone: (989) 695-8014. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Walter T. Rathkamp had 213 Original Medicare patients and 1,358 services. NPI 1164406146. 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.

  • Specialty: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 7340 Midland Rd, Freeland, MI 48623 · Directions
  • Phone: (989) 695‑8014
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Covenant Medical Center, MyMichigan Medical Center Midland
  • Group practice: Covenant Medical Center, Inc.
  • Medical school: Wayne State University School Of Medicine · graduated 1996 (30 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Walter T. Rathkamp, 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 T. Rathkamp accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter T. Rathkamp 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 T. Rathkamp see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 213 Original Medicare patients and 1,358 services for Walter T. Rathkamp. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Walter T. Rathkamp's NPI number?
1164406146. 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 T. Rathkamp, 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 patients213
Services billed to Medicare1,358
Different services or procedures48
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)427 services
  2. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)275 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)131 services
  4. Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)90 services
  5. Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)86 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 cholesterol71%
  • Arthritis38%
  • Chronic kidney disease35%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Ischemic heart disease24%

Hospitals where Walter T. Rathkamp works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Walter T. Rathkamp 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 T. Rathkamp is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Covenant Medical Center, Inc.480 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Freeland

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Freeland, MI — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Covenant Medical Center, Inc.

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWayne State University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164406146
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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