Walter Wales, LICSW, LADC - Medicare Counselor in Walker, MN

Walter Wales, LICSW, LADC is a medicare enrolled "Social Worker - Clinical" provider in Walker, Minnesota. He graduated from healthcare school in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Clinical Social Worker. He is a member of the group practice Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota and his current practice location is 614 Michigan Ave W, Walker, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 547-7700.

Walter Wales is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 23322) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1225453426.

Contact Information

Walter Wales, LICSW, LADC
614 Michigan Ave W,
Walker, MN 56484-2276
(218) 547-7700
(218) 547-7729

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameWalter Wales
GenderMale
SpecialityClinical Social Worker
Experience9 Years
Location614 Michigan Ave W, Walker, Minnesota
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Walter Wales graduated from medical school in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225453426
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/25/2014
  • Last Update Date: 10/25/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789928680
  • Enrollment ID: I20181204001723

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Walter Wales such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225453426NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
101YA0400XCounselor - Addiction (substance Use Disorder) 303896 (Minnesota)Secondary
1041C0700XSocial Worker - Clinical 23322 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sanford Bemidji Medical CenterBemidji, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota5597725168258

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Walter Wales allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSanford Health Of Northern Minnesota
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770849697
PECOS PAC ID: 5597725168
Enrollment ID: O20041025000442

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Walter Wales is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Walter Wales, LICSW, LADC
Po Box 5074,
Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074

Ph: () -
Walter Wales, LICSW, LADC
614 Michigan Ave W,
Walker, MN 56484-2276

Ph: (218) 547-7700

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Social Worker in Walker, MN


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