Quick answers
- Does William B. Walkup Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William B. Walkup 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 William B. Walkup Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 145 Original Medicare patients and 607 services for William B. Walkup Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William B. Walkup Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1386619948. 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 William B. Walkup 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 | 145 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 607 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)524 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)28 services
- Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes (90833)24 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)19 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).
- Depression75%
- Anxiety75%
- High cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes30%
Practice locations
Addresses where William B. Walkup Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 115 Atrium Way, Suite 221Columbia, SC 29223 (843) 501‑1099
- 3600 Forest Dr, Suite 302Columbia, SC 29204 (803) 699‑8887
- 871 Lowcountry Blvd, Suite 200Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 501‑1099
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William B. Walkup Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Charleston Counseling Center PC203 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Charleston Counseling Center PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386619948 |
| 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
- 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