Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Walter Gorton, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Belzoni, MS
- NPI 1528037116
- Accepts Medicare
- 58 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
107 Church St
Belzoni, MS 390383929
(662) 247-2105
fax (662) 247-4849 - Mailing address
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Po Box 633
Belzoni, MS 390380633
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 17, 2010
- Year of graduation
- 1968 — 58 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Mississippi #05613
- Medicaid
- MS #14079
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528037116. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
718
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$6,814
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 193 | 139 | $8 | |
81001 |
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated | 115 | 57 | $3 | |
80048 |
Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) | 98 | 92 | $8 | |
80076 |
Liver function blood test panel | 94 | 88 | $8 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 74 | 73 | $13 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 58 | 44 | $10 | |
71046 |
X-ray of chest, 2 views | 41 | 30 | $22 | |
80305 |
Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation | 26 | 23 | $12 | |
87426 |
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus | 19 | 13 | $35 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Belzoni Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 67. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$465
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $137.93 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 5 | $85.50 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 4 | $75.63 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 3 | $53.59 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $38.99 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 2 | $37.73 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $18.32 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $17.30 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,248
Patients
970
Total drug cost
$51,042
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 819 | 186 | $5,588 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 471 | 89 | $4,898 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 333 | 79 | $1,520 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 333 | 80 | $3,907 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 257 | 52 | $4,517 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 245 | 43 | $11,455 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 238 | 53 | $2,403 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 234 | 56 | $3,537 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 226 | 57 | $1,263 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 205 | 65 | $2,901 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Walter Gorton's medical specialty?
Dr. Walter Gorton practices Internal Medicine Physician in Belzoni, MS.
Where does Dr. Walter Gorton practice?
Dr. Walter Gorton practices at 107 Church St, Belzoni, MS 390383929. Office phone: 6622472105.
What is Dr. Walter Gorton's NPI?
Dr. Walter Gorton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528037116, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Walter Gorton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Walter Gorton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Walter Gorton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025); Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated (HCPCS 81001); Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) (HCPCS 80048). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.