Quick answers
- Does Walter Cannon Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter Cannon 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 Cannon Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 821 Original Medicare patients and 1,226 services for Walter Cannon Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Walter Cannon Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1205889003. 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 Cannon 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 | 821 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,226 |
| Different services or procedures | 79 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)494 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)110 services
- X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)87 services
- Ct scan of chest with contrast (71260)83 services
- Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)28 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%
- Arthritis54%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
- Diabetes44%
Hospitals where Walter Cannon Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Walter Cannon 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.
- Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - DallasDallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450851
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- WaxahachieWaxahachie, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450372
- Baylor University Medical CenterDallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450021
Practice locations
Addresses where Walter Cannon Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3500 Gaston AveDallas, TX 75246 (214) 820‑3216
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Walter Cannon Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- American Radiology Consultants PLLC119 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Dallas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dallas, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in American Radiology Consultants PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Michigan Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205889003 |
| 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