Quick answers
- Does Walter L. Pipkin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter L. Pipkin 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.
- What is Walter L. Pipkin's NPI number?
- 1881794345. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Walter L. Pipkin works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Walter L. Pipkin 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.
- Wellstar MCG Health, Affiliated With Med ColAugusta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110034
Practice locations
Addresses where Walter L. Pipkin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1120 15th StAugusta, GA 30912 (706) 721‑8623
- 5150 Stilesboro N W Rd, Suite 220Kennesaw, GA 30152 (770) 424‑8222
- 989 Saint Sebastian WayAugusta, GA 30912 (706) 721‑2171
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Walter L. Pipkin as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wellstar Medical Group LLC3,093 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
- Pediatric Medicinealso
Other general surgeons in Augusta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Augusta, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wellstar Medical Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Georgia 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) | 1881794345 |
| 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
- 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