Quick answers
- Does Lorna V. Walters accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lorna V. Walters 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 Lorna V. Walters see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 102 Original Medicare patients and 683 services for Lorna V. Walters. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lorna V. Walters's NPI number?
- 1871587691. 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 Lorna V. Walters, 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 | 102 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 683 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)222 services
- Removal of inflamed or infected skin, up to 10% of body surface (11000)148 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths (11057)95 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)70 services
- Removal of skin of fingernail or toenail (11765)60 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 cholesterol68%
- Arthritis63%
- Diabetes44%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
- Heart failure26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lorna V. Walters is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8601 S Cottage Grove AveChicago, IL 60619 (773) 783‑7599
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871587691 |
| 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