Quick answers
- Does Walter L. Few Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter L. Few Iii 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 L. Few Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 477 Original Medicare patients and 1,499 services for Walter L. Few Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Walter L. Few Iii's NPI number?
- 1699749010. 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 L. Few Iii, 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 | 477 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,499 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent 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)361 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)326 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)203 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)108 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)74 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease62%
- Arthritis58%
- Heart failure44%
- Diabetes43%
Hospitals where Walter L. Few Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Walter L. Few Iii 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.
- Erlanger Medical CenterChattanooga, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440104
Practice locations
Addresses where Walter L. Few Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1614 Gunbarrel Rd, Suite 101Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 533‑7600
- 975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Walter L. Few Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Erlanger Health507 clinicians in the group
- Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority146 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other interventional cardiologists in Chattanooga
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chattanooga, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Erlanger Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699749010 |
| 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