Quick answers
- Does Walter N. Ellis accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter N. Ellis 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 N. Ellis see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 161 Original Medicare patients and 758 services for Walter N. Ellis. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Walter N. Ellis's NPI number?
- 1588625958. 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 N. Ellis, 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 | 161 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 758 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)197 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)173 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)58 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)30 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)26 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 pressure69%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes34%
- Anxiety32%
- Depression29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Walter N. Ellis is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 106 Doctors ParkSaint Cloud, MN 56303 (320) 251‑5444
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Walter N. Ellis as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Cloud Foot and Ankle Center PA5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Saint Cloud
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Cloud, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Cloud Foot and Ankle Center PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588625958 |
| 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