Dr. Robert James Walter, MD

  • Kingsville, TX
  • Pulmonologist
NPI1831351519
Medicare services, 2024
28
Medicare patients, 2024
27
Publications
45
Clinical trials
1
Industry payments
$294
Practice address
608 Elizabeth Ave, Kingsville, TX 78363
Practice phone
Call (361) 881-3000
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Mobile number
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Primary practice

Christus Spohn Hospital - Corpus Christi

Kingsville, Texas

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Dr. Robert James Walter is a pulmonologist in Kingsville, Texas

Dr. Walter practices at Christus Spohn Hospital - Corpus Christi in Kingsville, Texas.

Dr. Walter's NPI, 1831351519, was assigned on June 25, 2008. Dr. Walter graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 2008. Dr. Walter's Virginia license number on file is 0101247743.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
June 25, 2008
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(361) 881-3000
Professional email
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
44
Medical school graduation
2008

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Robert James Walter practices at Christus Spohn Hospital - Corpus Christi in Kingsville, Texas

Dr. Walter's primary practice is Christus Spohn Hospital - Corpus Christi, at 608 Elizabeth Ave, Kingsville, TX 78363 in Kleberg County. The practice phone is (361) 881-3000.

  • Christus Spohn Hospital - Corpus Christi
    608 Elizabeth Ave, Kingsville, TX 78363 · Kleberg CountyPhone(361) 881-3000

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Robert James Walter is affiliated with 1 site of care and 2 medical groups

Dr. Walter's primary practice is Christus Spohn Hospital - Corpus Christi in Kingsville, Texas. The medical group on file is Texas IPS. Dmand AI also links Dr. Walter to 1 more medical group, named with a free account.

Christus Spohn Hospital - Corpus ChristiKingsville, TexasPrimary
Texas IPSPrimary care group, San Antonio, TX1 medical groupName with a free account
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Robert James Walter's practice

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EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Christus Spohn Hospital - Corpus ChristiAvailable with a free account
+1 medical groupAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Robert James Walter is one of 900 pulmonologists in Texas

Pulmonary disease is Dr. Walter's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207RP1001X. Dr. Walter is board certified in critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dmand AI has Dr. Walter's licenses on file in 3 states: Virginia, Texas and District of Columbia.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Pulmonary disease, VirginiaPrimaryLicense 0101247743 · 2010 to 2022 · taxonomy 207RP1001X
  • Texas license2017 to 2025
  • District of Columbia license2014 to 2015

Pulmonologists near Dr. Walter

Counts of pulmonologists with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.

900pulmonologists in Texas
5pulmonologists in Kingsville

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Robert James Walter billed Medicare for 28 services in 2024

CMS data shows 28 Medicare services from Dr. Walter across 1 procedure code in 2024, for 27 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $4,506 for them. Every service was in a facility, such as a hospital, rather than an office.

Medicare services, 202428
Medicare patients27
Paid by Medicare$4,506
Procedure codes1

Dr. Walter's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Office and hospital visits
2023: 112024: 28155%

Dr. Walter compared with the Texas median for pulmonologists, 2024

  • Dr. Walter
  • Texas median
Medicare services
28vs 90897% below
Medicare patients
27vs 32292% below

Medians across 862 pulmonologists in Texas with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Walter's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Robert James Walter treated 27 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 75

CMS counts 27 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Walter in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 12 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. Their average risk score is 3.22, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Walter's median patient age at 51, with 8% women.

Medicare patients, 202427
Average age75
Average risk score3.22

Dr. Walter's Medicare patients by age, 2024

CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.

Dr. Walter's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women1452%
  • Men1348%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Walter's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High blood pressure75%
  2. High cholesterol75%
  3. Ischemic heart disease75%
  4. Arthritis63%
  5. Diabetes63%
  6. Heart failure59%
  7. Mood disorders59%
  8. Anxiety56%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Walter's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 51

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women8%
  • Men92%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

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Dr. Robert James Walter has 45 publications on record

Dmand AI links 45 papers to Dr. Walter, published from 2007 to 2025. 2018 was the busiest year, with 5. The most frequent topics are Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Spirometry and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. Dr. Walter has published most often in Mil Med. Dr. Walter's most frequent co-authors are Phillip E. Mason, MD, Joshua M. Boster, MD and Aaron Benjamin Holley, MD.

Papers45
Years published2007 to 2025

Dr. Walter's papers by year, 2014 to 2025

Topics Dr. Walter writes about most

  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
  • Spirometry
  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
  • Military Personnel
  • Asthma
  • Bronchial Provocation Tests
  • Forced Expiratory Volume

Dr. Walter's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Walter

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Robert James Walter has worked on 1 clinical trial

Dmand AI links Dr. Walter to 1 clinical trial. 1 is still active or recruiting. Conditions studied include Acute Lung Injury and Lung Injury.

Conditions in Dr. Walter's trials

  • Acute Lung Injury
  • Lung Injury

Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Walter

Recent clinical trials with Dr. Walter

Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)

Dr. Robert James Walter received $294 in industry payments from 2018 to 2024

CMS Open Payments shows 3 general payments to Dr. Walter from 3 drug and device companies from 2018 to 2024. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. paid the most, $122.

General payments to Dr. Walter by program year, 2018 to 2024

Companies that paid Dr. Walter the most, 2018 to 2024

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Robert James Walter has 8 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 8 awards for Dr. Walter, most recently Gold Headed Cane Recipient in 2025.

Awards and honors for Dr. Walter

  1. 2025
    • Gold Headed Cane Recipient
  2. 2021
    • Lt. Gen. P.K. Carlton Faculty of the Year Award
  3. 2018
    • Surgeon General's Physician Recognition Award
  4. 2015
    • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
    • Major General Lewis A. Mologne Award (distinguished graduate)
    • Young Investigator Award
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Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Robert James Walter graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Dr. Walter graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 2008. Dr. Walter is a member of AOA, AASM, ACCP, SCCM and ACP.

  1. Medical schoolLoyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
  2. Board certified in critical care medicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  3. Board certified in internal medicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  4. Board certified in pulmonary diseaseAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  5. Board certified in sleep medicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Robert James Walter accepts plans from 15 insurance carriers

Dr. Walter is in network with 15 carriers, including Elevance, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 10. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

Plan types Dr. Walter accepts, by number of carriers

  1. HMO10
  2. PPO8
  3. Medicare4
  4. POS4
  5. EPO3

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Robert James Walter's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Clinical trials and co-investigatorsDmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Robert James Walter's NPI number?

Dr. Robert James Walter's NPI number is 1831351519. It was assigned on June 25, 2008, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Robert James Walter?

Dr. Robert James Walter is a pulmonologist in Kingsville, Texas. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Pulmonary Disease Physician (taxonomy code 207RP1001X).

Where does Dr. Robert James Walter practice?

Dr. Walter practices at 608 Elizabeth Ave, Kingsville, TX 78363. Dr. Walter's primary practice is Christus Spohn Hospital - Corpus Christi in Kingsville, Texas. Dmand AI also links Dr. Walter to 1 medical group.

What is Dr. Robert James Walter's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Walter is (361) 881-3000.

What is Dr. Robert James Walter's medical license number?

Dr. Walter's Virginia license number on file is 0101247743, one of the licenses on file in 3 states.

Which states has Dr. Robert James Walter been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Walter in Virginia (2010 to 2022), Texas (2017 to 2025) and District of Columbia (2014 to 2015).

What medical group is Dr. Robert James Walter part of?

Dr. Walter is linked to Texas IPS. Dmand AI links Dr. Walter to 1 more medical group.

Does Dr. Robert James Walter accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Walter billed Medicare for 28 services in 2024.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. Robert James Walter see?

CMS counts 27 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Walter in 2024, with an average age of 75.

Is Dr. Robert James Walter board certified?

Yes. Dr. Walter is board certified in critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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What services does Dr. Robert James Walter bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Walter's most billed Medicare services were critical care (99291).

Where did Dr. Robert James Walter go to medical school?

Dr. Walter graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 2008.

Has Dr. Robert James Walter received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $294 in general payments to Dr. Walter from 3 companies from 2018 to 2024. The largest total came from Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.

How long has Dr. Robert James Walter been practicing?

Dr. Walter graduated from medical school in 2008, 18 years ago.

Does Dr. Robert James Walter do research?

Dmand AI links 45 publications to Dr. Walter, published from 2007 to 2025. Dr. Walter has worked on 1 clinical trial.

Who does Dr. Robert James Walter publish with?

Dr. Walter's most frequent co-authors are Phillip E. Mason, MD (9 shared papers), Joshua M. Boster, MD (5 shared papers) and Aaron Benjamin Holley, MD (5 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Robert James Walter accept?

Dr. Walter is in network with 15 carriers, including Elevance, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 10. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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