Physician Profile
Alexander Walters, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Walters
Alexander Walters, MD practices ophthalmology in Asheville, NC. Alexander is a 2018 graduate of University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Alexander is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. According to Medicare claims data, Alexander cared for 3,649 Medicare patients across 4,331 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient complete exam of visual system, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (828) 258-1586
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8 MEDICAL PARK DR
Asheville, NC 28803
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,331 services · 3,649 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
546 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
178 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
38 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
32 |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
26 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
19 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
678 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
568 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
507 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
243 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Asheville 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2018 at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Walters's specialty?
Dr. Walters is an eye doctor in Asheville, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Walters?
Dr. Walters is listed at 8 Medical Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Walters?
The number on file is (828) 258-1586. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Walters's NPI number?
Dr. Walters's National Provider Identifier is 1992208722. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Walters's medical education?
Dr. Walters attended University of South Carolina School of Medicine, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Walters been practicing?
Dr. Walters has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Walters known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Walters performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Walters confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Walters. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.