Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Walter Wardell, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Havelock, NC

  • NPI 1538111851
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 47.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
532 Webb Blvd
Havelock, NC 285322042
(252) 447-7088
fax (252) 447-2752
Mailing address
Po Box 896206
Charlotte, NC 282896206

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 17, 2017
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #36849
Medicaid
NC #8907640

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538111851. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,762
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$210,362
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 913 368 $122
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 584 289 $8
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 476 286 $8
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 404 268 $10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 362 209 $87
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 278 236 $13
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 231 134 $9
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 176 118 $16
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free 173 118 $9
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 173 80 $14

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 146. This provider delivers 39× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$183
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novo Nordisk Inc 3 $64.04
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $29.15
Eisai Inc. 1 $27.95
Astellas Pharma US Inc 1 $17.12
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $15.31
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $14.93
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc. 1 $14.79

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$183

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,064
Patients
703
Total drug cost
$30,201
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 327 91 $4,606
Lisinopril Generic 199 56 $2,267
Omeprazole Generic 177 54 $4,216
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 174 58 $1,819
Prednisone Generic 170 106 $799
Furosemide Generic 134 45 $1,091
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 122 31 $1,998
Metformin Hcl Generic 113 31 $1,685
Losartan Potassium Generic 111 33 $1,750
Gabapentin Generic 103 28 $3,081

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Walter Wardell's medical specialty?
Dr. Walter Wardell practices Internal Medicine Physician in Havelock, NC.
Where does Dr. Walter Wardell practice?
Dr. Walter Wardell practices at 532 Webb Blvd, Havelock, NC 285322042. Office phone: 2524477088.
What is Dr. Walter Wardell's NPI?
Dr. Walter Wardell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538111851, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Walter Wardell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Walter Wardell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Walter Wardell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.