Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Walter W. Rucker work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Walter W. Rucker at 5 hospitals: Affiliate of Vitruvian Health, Blount Memorial Hospital, Memorial Healthcare System, Inc, Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association and Starr Regional Medical Center Athens. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Walter W. Rucker see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Cleveland, TN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Walter W. Rucker's specialty?
- Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty, and also Geriatric Medicine.
- Does Walter W. Rucker accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter W. Rucker 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.
- What is the phone number for Walter W. Rucker?
- (423) 389-8000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Walter W. Rucker's NPI number?
- 1386644094. 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 W. Rucker works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Walter W. Rucker at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Affiliate of Vitruvian HealthCleveland, TN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 440185
- Blount Memorial HospitalMaryville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 440011
- Memorial Healthcare System, IncChattanooga, TN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 440091
- Morristown Hamblen Hospital AssociationMorristown, TN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 440030
- Starr Regional Medical Center AthensAthens, TN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 440068
Practice locations
Addresses where Walter W. Rucker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2535 Georgetown Rd NWCleveland, TN 37311 (423) 389‑8000
- 463 1st St NWCleveland, TN 37311 (423) 790‑7662
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Walter W. Rucker as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- At Home Primary Care Inc11 clinicians in the group
- Comprehensive Wellness Center LLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Geriatric Medicinealso
Other family doctors in Cleveland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cleveland, TN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386644094 |
| 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