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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Walter A. Parham, MD

Works at hospitals in Benton, IL · Mount Vernon, IL · Saint Louis, MO … · Illinois, Missouri

Summary

Walter A. Parham, MD (Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Benton, IL, Mount Vernon, IL and Saint Louis, MO and other places. NPI 1487646972. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Walter A. Parham, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)Primary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
29Years since medical school (graduated 1997)
University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Good Samaritan Regional Health CenterGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Walter A. Parham work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Walter A. Parham at 5 hospitals: Franklin Hospital, Good Samaritan Regional Hlth Center, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, SSM Health St Mary's Hospital -Centralia and Washington County Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Walter A. Parham see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Mount Vernon, IL and Centralia, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Walter A. Parham's specialty?
Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) as the primary specialty, and also Interventional Cardiology.
Does Walter A. Parham accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter A. Parham 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 A. Parham?
(557) 203-1601, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Walter A. Parham's NPI number?
1487646972. 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 A. Parham works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Walter A. Parham at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Walter A. Parham is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Walter A. Parham as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Good Samaritan Regional Health Center156 clinicians in the group
  • Physician Services Corporation of Southern Illinois Inc120 clinicians in the group
  • St Marys Hospital Centralia Illinois114 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in Mount Vernon

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mount Vernon, IL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine
Graduation year1997
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1487646972
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians