Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Walter Caulfield, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (CMS: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) · Gastonia, NC

  • NPI 1982696522
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2391 Court Dr, Suite 120
Gastonia, NC 280542196
(704) 874-0095
fax (704) 866-8680

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 15, 2010
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2086S0122X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #9600399

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982696522. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
165
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$26,421
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 30 23 $53
11642 Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm 28 25 $122
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 28 22 $86
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm 19 17 $446
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 17 17 $158
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 16 15 $121
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 14 14 $106
13121 Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm 13 13 $340

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Gastonia Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 20. This provider delivers 8.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$22
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 1 $21.96

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$22

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
122
Patients
86
Total drug cost
$1,068
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 64 59 $616
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 21 16 $172
Mupirocin Generic 14 0 $113
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 12 0 $132
Promethazine Hcl Generic 11 11 $35

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Walter Caulfield's medical specialty?
Dr. Walter Caulfield practices Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in Gastonia, NC.
Where does Dr. Walter Caulfield practice?
Dr. Walter Caulfield practices at 2391 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 280542196. Office phone: 7048740095.
What is Dr. Walter Caulfield's NPI?
Dr. Walter Caulfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982696522, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Walter Caulfield accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Walter Caulfield accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Walter Caulfield commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm (HCPCS 11642); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.