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- 220 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472
About Dr. Walters
Ronald M. Walters, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Whiteville, NC specializing in surgery. Ronald trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. Medicare claims data shows Ronald provided 1,604 services to 989 patients. 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, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, and ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts. This provider record is associated with NPI 1922002997.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (910) 642-3214
- Email not available
Practice Locations
220 JEFFERSON ST
Whiteville, NC 28472
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
- Appendicitis
- Breast cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Thyroid nodules
Breast conditions
- Benign breast disease
- Gynecomastia
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Rectal prolapse
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
- Enlarged spleen
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Goiter
- Hyperparathyroidism
Infections
- Gangrene
- Skin and soft-tissue abscess
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
- Lymphedema
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Minor surgery
- Ingrown toenail
Skin & scars
- Keloids and hypertrophic scars
Skin & soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Lipoma
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin lump or bump
Skin cancer
Vascular
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Peripheral artery disease
- Varicose veins
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
- Bedsores
- Post-surgery fever or infection
Wounds
- Diabetic foot ulcer
Procedures & services
Endocrine
- Parathyroid surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Adrenal gland removal
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Wounds
- Wound Debridement For Foot Ulcer
Most searched procedures
- Appendectomy
- Breast biopsy
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair surgery
- Lumpectomy
Abdominal
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Spleen removal
Abdominal surgery
- Small-bowel resection
- Stomach removal surgery
Bariatric
- Lap band removal
- Weight loss surgery revision
Breast surgery
- Male Breast Reduction
Cancer
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
- Whipple procedure
Cancer surgery
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Liver tumor removal
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
- Robotic surgery consultation
Diagnostic
- Colonoscopy
- Skin lump biopsy
Digestive
- Acid reflux surgery
- Feeding tube placement
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Infections
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
Reconstruction
- Skin graft
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
- Excision of skin cancer
Vascular & cancer
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
Weight loss
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery
Wound care
- Bed sore surgery
- Negative pressure wound therapy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,604 services · 989 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
116 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery | Procedure | 45384 |
54 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
44 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
33 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of polyps or growths of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery | Procedure | 43250 |
24 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of polyps or growths of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 43251 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast | Imaging | 76641 |
33 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
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 general surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other general surgeons in Whiteville 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Ronald M. Walters?
Ronald M. Walters is a general surgeon in Whiteville, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Ronald M. Walters's address?
Ronald M. Walters is listed at 220 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Ronald M. Walters?
The number on file is (910) 642-3214. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ronald M. Walters?
Ronald M. Walters's National Provider Identifier is 1922002997. 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
Where did Ronald M. Walters train?
Ronald M. Walters attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ronald M. Walters have?
Ronald M. Walters has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ronald M. Walters perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ronald M. Walters performs procedures including removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast and ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue; provides treatments such as ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts and ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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