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Orthopedic Surgery

Walter B. McClelland Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Highlands, NC · Atlanta, GA · North Carolina, Georgia

Summary

Dr. Walter B. McClelland Jr., MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 2001 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 705, Atlanta, GA 30309. Phone: (404) 355-0743. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Walter B. McClelland Jr. had 257 Original Medicare patients and 1,102 services. NPI 1790962488. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Walter B. McClelland 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 B. McClelland Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter B. McClelland 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 B. McClelland Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 257 Original Medicare patients and 1,102 services for Walter B. McClelland Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Walter B. McClelland Jr.'s NPI number?
1790962488. 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 B. McClelland 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 patients257
Services billed to Medicare1,102
Different services or procedures107
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)240 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)130 services
  3. X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)113 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)102 services
  5. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)31 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%
  • Arthritis65%
  • High blood pressure61%
  • Ischemic heart disease35%
  • Diabetes19%
  • Depression19%

Hospitals where Walter B. McClelland Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Walter B. McClelland 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.

  • Highlands Cashiers HospitalHighlands, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341316
  • Northside HospitalAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110161
  • Piedmont Hospital, IncAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110083

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Walter B. McClelland Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Physiotherapy Associates Inc1,460 clinicians in the group
  • Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic PA143 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Atlanta

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Atlanta, GA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Physiotherapy Associates Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolEmory University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1790962488
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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