Quick answers
- Does Walter G. Wood accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter G. Wood 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 G. Wood see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 200 Original Medicare patients and 286 services for Walter G. Wood. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Walter G. Wood's NPI number?
- 1922748474. 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 G. Wood, 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 | 200 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 286 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)78 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)74 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)60 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)21 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)18 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%
- Arthritis60%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Anxiety44%
- Diabetes40%
Hospitals where Walter G. Wood works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Walter G. Wood 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.
- Murray-Calloway County HospitalMurray, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180027
- West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County HospitalParis, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440132
Practice locations
Addresses where Walter G. Wood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 300 S 8th St, Suite 380wMurray, KY 42071 (270) 753‑0704
- 803 Poplar StMurray, KY 42071 (270) 762‑1597
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Walter G. Wood as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Murray-Calloway County Public Hospital Corporation88 clinicians in the group
- Kentucky Em-I Medical Services PSC42 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Murray
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Murray, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Murray-Calloway County Public Hospital Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922748474 |
| 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