John Brandon Walters, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
John Brandon Walters is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Westlake, OH with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: FAMILY PRACTICE
Patients across OH can see John Brandon Walters, MD in person in Westlake or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Medical College of Ohio graduate since 2005, he brings 21+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Ohio
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4883dNPPES updated 2013-01-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio
Contact & Location
Practice Location
29101 Health Campus Dr Suite 400, Westlake, OH 44145-5270
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better40.93%
Ohio avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+35.8 pts)
40.93% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.4%
Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.6 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in OhioHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
159
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
200
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
899
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $49k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$12 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to John Brandon Walters's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
Medical College of Ohio
21 years in practice
Experienced
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207QH0002X
Education & Training
Medical College of Ohio (Class of 2005)
Mailing address
17876 Saint Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44110-2602
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With John Brandon Walters
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John Brandon Walters for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Westlake required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John Brandon Walters
Dr. Walters is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Westlake, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (440) 892-6680.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact John Brandon Walters
Practice Location
29101 Health Campus Dr Suite 400, Westlake, OH 44145-5270
Mailing Address
17876 Saint Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44110-2602
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