Quick answers
- Does Walter G. Guthrie accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter G. Guthrie 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 G. Guthrie see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 19 Original Medicare patients and 28 services for Walter G. Guthrie. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Walter G. Guthrie's NPI number?
- 1609818541. 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 G. Guthrie, 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 | 19 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 28 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
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 pressure68%
Practice locations
Addresses where Walter G. Guthrie is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 20 Glenlake PkwyAtlanta, GA 30328 (770) 677‑6043
- 3495 Piedmont Rd NEAtlanta, GA 30305 (404) 364‑7206
- 750 Townpark Ln NWKennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 514‑5405
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Walter G. Guthrie as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Southeast Permanente Medical Group812 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Atlanta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Atlanta, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Southeast Permanente Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609818541 |
| 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