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Ophthalmology

Walter P. Harris Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Philadelphia, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Walter P. Harris Jr., MD is an ophthalmologist at 2000 Hamilton St, Suite 306, Philadelphia, PA 19130. Phone: (215) 928-3000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Walter P. Harris Jr. had 465 Original Medicare patients and 1,421 services. NPI 1689730905. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 2000 Hamilton St, Suite 306, Philadelphia, PA 19130 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (215) 928‑3000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Wills Eye Hospital
  • Group practice: Wills Eye Ophthalmology Clinic, Inc
  • Medical school: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine · graduated 1983 (43 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Walter P. Harris Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Walter P. Harris Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter P. Harris Jr. 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 P. Harris Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 465 Original Medicare patients and 1,421 services for Walter P. Harris Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Walter P. Harris Jr.'s NPI number?
1689730905. 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 P. Harris Jr., 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 patients465
Services billed to Medicare1,421
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)306 services
  2. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)174 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)167 services
  4. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)127 services
  5. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)123 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 cholesterol74%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Chronic kidney disease25%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)22%

Hospitals where Walter P. Harris Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Walter P. Harris Jr. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Walter P. Harris Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Walter P. Harris Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Wills Eye Ophthalmology Clinic, Inc147 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Philadelphia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Philadelphia, PA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Wills Eye Ophthalmology Clinic, Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJohns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1983 (43 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1689730905
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians