Physician Profile
Walter Rayford, M.D., PhD, FACS
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Rayford
Walter Rayford, M.D., PhD, FACS practices urology in Memphis, TN. Walter is a 1991 graduate of University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal). Medicare claims data shows Walter provided 52,405 services to 7,406 patients. The services billed most often include injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg, low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, and automated urinalysis test.
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
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (901) 767-8158
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6029 WALNUT GROVE RD SUITE 300
Memphis, TN 38120
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology 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
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
- Bladder cancer
- Interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome
- Urethral stricture
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
- Elevated PSA
- Enlarged prostate
- Prostatitis
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
- Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Circumcision
- Cystoscopy
- Kidney stone removal
- Prostatectomy
- Vasectomy
Office diagnosis
- MRI-targeted fusion prostate biopsy
- Prostate biopsy
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
- Prostate Ultrasound
Kidney & ureter procedures
- Ureteral Stent Removal
Kidney and ureter surgery
- Partial kidney removal
- Radical kidney removal
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
- GreenLight Laser Prostate Surgery
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
- Ureteral stent placement
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
52,405 services · 7,406 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
1,586 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of needle into vein (3 years or older) | Procedure | 36410 |
162 | Too few peers to compare |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
120 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
118 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | Imaging | 74178 |
128 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
212 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1071 |
35,282 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg | Drug given | J1952 |
1,062 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | Drug given | J9217 |
369 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | Billing code | Q9967 |
2,152 | As often as other peers in Urology |
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 urologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other urologists in Memphis 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Rayford?
Dr. Rayford is an urologist in Memphis, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Rayford's address?
Dr. Rayford is listed at 6029 Walnut Grove Rd Suite 300, Memphis, TN 38120. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rayford?
The number on file is (901) 767-8158. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Rayford?
Dr. Rayford's National Provider Identifier is 1821103151. 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 Dr. Rayford train?
Dr. Rayford attended University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal), graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Rayford have?
Dr. Rayford has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Rayford perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Rayford performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, insertion of needle into vein and diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Rayford's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Rayford. 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.