Quick answers
- Does Gail Marie Walter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gail Marie Walter 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 Gail Marie Walter see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 304 Original Medicare patients and 9,524 services for Gail Marie Walter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gail Marie Walter's NPI number?
- 1619903192. 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 Gail Marie Walter, 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 | 304 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 9,524 |
| Different services or procedures | 122 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,520 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)683 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)660 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)496 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)370 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis50%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Hospitals where Gail Marie Walter works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gail Marie Walter 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.
- Fort Loudon Medical CenterLenoir City, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 440110
- Parkwest Medical CenterKnoxville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440173
Practice locations
Addresses where Gail Marie Walter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1018 Hwy 321 NLenoir City, TN 37771 (865) 986‑4450
- 1225 E Weisgarber Rd, Suite 200Knoxville, TN 37849 (865) 938‑3627
- 1275 Dick Lonas RdKnoxville, TN 37909
- 1275 Dick Lonas Rd, Unit 101Knoxville, TN 37909
- 201 E Emory RdPowell, TN 37849 (865) 938‑3627
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gail Marie Walter as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Summit Medical Group, PLLC652 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Lenoir City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lenoir City, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Summit Medical Group, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619903192 |
| 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