Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Walter K. Eskildsen work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Walter K. Eskildsen at 2 hospitals: Community Hospital and Decatur Health. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Walter K. Eskildsen see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Mc Cook, NE and Oberlin, KS. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Walter K. Eskildsen's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Walter K. Eskildsen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter K. Eskildsen 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 K. Eskildsen?
- (308) 345-7878, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Walter K. Eskildsen's NPI number?
- 1598731069. 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 K. Eskildsen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Walter K. Eskildsen at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Community HospitalMcCook, NE · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 281363
- Decatur HealthOberlin, KS · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 171352
Practice locations
Addresses where Walter K. Eskildsen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1401 E H St, PO Bx 480Mc Cook, NE 69001 (308) 345‑7878
- 810 W Columbia StOberlin, KS 67749 (785) 475‑2208
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Nebraska
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nebraska — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Nebraska College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598731069 |
| 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