Quick answers
- Does Paul L. Walton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul L. Walton 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 Paul L. Walton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,521 Original Medicare patients and 2,379 services for Paul L. Walton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul L. Walton's NPI number?
- 1912905423. 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 Paul L. Walton, 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 | 1,521 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,379 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)1,609 services
- Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)613 services
- Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66982)150 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%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis38%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul L. Walton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1901 N Meridian StIndianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 925‑2200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul L. Walton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eye Specialists of Indiana PC12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Indianapolis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indianapolis, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eye Specialists of Indiana PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912905423 |
| 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