Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Walter Rayford, M.D., PHD., FACS

Urology Physician (CMS: Urology) · Urology Physician · Memphis, TN

  • NPI 1821103151
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6029 Walnut Grove RD, Suite 300
Memphis, TN 381202112
(901) 767-8158
fax (901) 767-1555

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 17, 2008
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208800000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Mississippi #19176 · Tennessee #40580
Medicaid (2)
MS #00127083 · TN #3336328

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821103151. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
46,698
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$748,476
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1071 Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg 26,690 23 $0
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 3,727 78 $0
81003 Automated urinalysis test 2,458 1,106 $2
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury 2,454 1,105 $5
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 1,657 817 $116
J1952 Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg 1,596 27 $86
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 1,443 788 $8
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 1,129 264 $58
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total 1,112 633 $18
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total 936 510 $25

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in Memphis Urology Physician, average services per provider: 977. This provider delivers 48× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,369
Transactions
79
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 10 $1,084.75
Coloplast Corp 22 $497.92
Teleflex LLC 2 $328.82
Sumitomo Pharma America, INC. 13 $307.79
Endo USA, INC. 10 $210.30
AngioDynamics, INC. 1 $150.41
Pfizer INC. 4 $109.30
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC 3 $91.63
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, INC. 2 $84.83
Antares Pharma, INC. 2 $51.31
Axonics, INC. 2 $50.15
Edap Technomed INC 3 $42.00
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp. 2 $41.20
C. R. Bard, INC. & Subsidiaries 1 $38.56
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 2 $37.61

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$2,373
Travel and Lodging
$955
Education
$40

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,460
Patients
2,004
Total drug cost
$1,652,696
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 1,402 489 $34,565
Finasteride Generic 418 152 $6,331
Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) Brand 416 262 $3,889
Oxybutynin Chloride ER (Oxybutynin Chloride) Brand 329 101 $12,751
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 326 230 $2,029
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 260 161 $910
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) Brand 253 134 $3,853
Gemtesa (Vibegron) Brand 246 76 $170,960
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 203 171 $1,102
Myrbetriq (Mirabegron) Brand 162 42 $136,618

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Walter Rayford's medical specialty?
Dr. Walter Rayford practices Urology Physician in Memphis, TN.
Where does Dr. Walter Rayford practice?
Dr. Walter Rayford practices at 6029 Walnut Grove RD, Memphis, TN 381202112. Office phone: 9017678158.
What is Dr. Walter Rayford's NPI?
Dr. Walter Rayford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821103151, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Walter Rayford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Walter Rayford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Walter Rayford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1071); Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); Automated urinalysis test (HCPCS 81003). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.