Quick answers
- Does Walter J. Wardell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter J. Wardell 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 Walter J. Wardell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 437 Original Medicare patients and 9,090 services for Walter J. Wardell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Walter J. Wardell's NPI number?
- 1538111851. 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 J. Wardell, 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 | 437 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 9,090 |
| Different services or procedures | 121 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)3,922 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)892 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)520 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)426 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)343 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol64%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes36%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Walter J. Wardell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Walter J. Wardell 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.
- Carolina East Medical CenterNew Bern, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340131
- Carteret General HospitalMorehead City, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340142
Practice locations
Addresses where Walter J. Wardell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 137 Medical LnPollocksville, NC 28573 (252) 633‑1010
- 2604 Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNew Bern, NC 28562
- 2636 Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNew Bern, NC 28562 (252) 636‑1919
- 4218 Arendell StMorehead City, NC 28557 (252) 247‑3257
- 532 Webb BlvdHavelock, NC 28532
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Walter J. Wardell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolinaeast Physicians208 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Pollocksville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pollocksville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolinaeast Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc) |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538111851 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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