Quick answers
- Does Joseph F. Walter Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph F. Walter 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 Joseph F. Walter Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 6,653 Original Medicare patients and 24,042 services for Joseph F. Walter Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph F. Walter Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1477629756. 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 Joseph F. Walter 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 | 6,653 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 24,042 |
| Different services or procedures | 115 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)9,042 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,882 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)2,122 services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9966)1,353 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)843 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure62%
- Arthritis51%
- Osteoporosis26%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Diabetes20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph F. Walter Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 30; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 10 Woodlyn LnBradbury, CA 91008 (415) 600‑0558
- 100 N Milpitas BlvdMilpitas, CA 95035 (800) 478‑8837
- 1001 S Highland AveLos Angeles, CA 90019 (952) 595‑1100
- 116 N Dianthus StManhattan Beach, CA 90266 (952) 595‑1100
- 1177 Elmsford CtCupertino, CA 95014 (952) 595‑1100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph F. Walter Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sutter Bay Medical Foundation3,829 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Bradbury
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bradbury, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Yale University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1967 (59 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477629756 |
| 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