Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Walter Blessing, MD
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Charleston, SC
- NPI 1558344093
- Accepts Medicare
- 27 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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510 Albemarle RD
Charleston, SC 294077540
(843) 723-6426 - Mailing address
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Po Box 751649
Charlotte, NC 282751649
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 2, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #27670
- Medicaid
- SC #276702
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558344093. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
359
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$67,949
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 80 | 80 | $156 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 54 | 47 | $168 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 41 | 39 | $122 | |
49650 |
Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | 37 | 37 | $446 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 36 | 36 | $107 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 23 | 14 | $76 | |
76536 |
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | 21 | 19 | $105 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 21 | 15 | $115 | |
47563 |
Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope | 18 | 18 | $686 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 15 | 12 | $86 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 20 peers in Charleston Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 52. This provider delivers 6.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,677
Transactions
29
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 24 | $1,549.03 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 3 | $78.97 | |
| Kerecis Limited | 1 | $25.53 | |
| Sanara MedTech INC. | 1 | $23.47 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
116
Patients
113
Total drug cost
$299
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 59 | 56 | $69 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 57 | 57 | $230 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Walter Blessing's medical specialty?
Dr. Walter Blessing practices Surgery Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Walter Blessing practice?
Dr. Walter Blessing practices at 510 Albemarle RD, Charleston, SC 294077540. Office phone: 8437236426.
What is Dr. Walter Blessing's NPI?
Dr. Walter Blessing's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558344093, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Walter Blessing accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Walter Blessing accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Walter Blessing commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.