Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James M. Walter work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James M. Walter at 1 hospital: Northwestern Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James M. Walter see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Chicago, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James M. Walter's specialty?
- Medicare lists Pulmonary Disease as the primary specialty, and also Critical Care (Intensivists).
- Does James M. Walter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James M. Walter 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 James M. Walter?
- (312) 695-1800, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James M. Walter's NPI number?
- 1588984454. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James M. Walter works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James M. Walter at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140281
Practice locations
Addresses where James M. Walter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 675 N St Clair, 250 Dept of PulmonaryChicago, IL 60611 (312) 695‑1800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James M. Walter as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation4,503 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other pulmonologists in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2010 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588984454 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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