Quick answers
- Does Walter C. Peppelman Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter C. Peppelman 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 Walter C. Peppelman Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 156 Original Medicare patients and 633 services for Walter C. Peppelman Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Walter C. Peppelman Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1558365593. 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 C. Peppelman 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 | 156 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 633 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (72100)115 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)114 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)40 services
- Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment (63048)32 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)30 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety33%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes28%
Hospitals where Walter C. Peppelman Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Walter C. Peppelman Jr. 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.
- UPMC Pinnacle HospitalsHarrisburg, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390067
Practice locations
Addresses where Walter C. Peppelman Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2501 N 3rd St Fl, 2 Kline Health CenterHarrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 782‑2100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Walter C. Peppelman Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pinnacle Health Medical Services1,019 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennsylvania — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pinnacle Health Medical Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558365593 |
| 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