Quick answers
- Does Walter H. Caulfield Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter H. Caulfield Iii 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 H. Caulfield Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 73 Original Medicare patients and 299 services for Walter H. Caulfield Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Walter H. Caulfield Iii's NPI number?
- 1982696522. 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 H. Caulfield Iii, 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 | 73 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 299 |
| Different services or procedures | 63 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)44 services
- Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm (11642)20 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)11 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis51%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)38%
- Diabetes36%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
Hospitals where Walter H. Caulfield Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Walter H. Caulfield Iii 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.
- CaroMont Regional Medical CenterGastonia, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340032
Practice locations
Addresses where Walter H. Caulfield Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2391 Court DrGastonia, NC 28054
- 2525 Court DrGastonia, NC 28054
- 660 Summit Crossing Pl, Suite 301Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 854‑8799
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Walter H. Caulfield Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- CaroMont Medical Group Inc424 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gastonia, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in CaroMont Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982696522 |
| 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