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Rheumatology

Walter L. Chmelewski, MD

Works at hospitals in Raleigh, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Walter L. Chmelewski, MD is a rheumatologist at 3237 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612. Phone: (919) 781-7500. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Walter L. Chmelewski had 570 Original Medicare patients and 91,202 services. NPI 1275503807. 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: Rheumatologist (Medicare lists Rheumatology)
  • Address: 3237 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612 · Directions
  • Phone: (919) 781‑7500
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Rex Hospital
  • Group practice: Wake Internal Medicine Consultants, Inc.
  • Medical school: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine · graduated 1986 (40 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Walter L. Chmelewski, 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 L. Chmelewski accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Walter L. Chmelewski may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Walter L. Chmelewski see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 570 Original Medicare patients and 91,202 services for Walter L. Chmelewski. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Walter L. Chmelewski's NPI number?
1275503807. 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 L. Chmelewski, 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 patients570
Services billed to Medicare91,202
Different services or procedures76
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (J1745)10,790 services
  2. Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)6,540 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)934 services
  4. Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc (J7050)835 services
  5. Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg (J2919)669 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure68%
  • Osteoporosis37%
  • Anxiety28%
  • Depression26%

Hospitals where Walter L. Chmelewski works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Walter L. Chmelewski 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.

  • Rex HospitalRaleigh, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340114

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Wake Internal Medicine Consultants, Inc.42 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in Raleigh

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Raleigh, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Wake Internal Medicine Consultants, Inc.

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1275503807
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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