Walter Scott Reid, DO

Surgery

Walter Scott Reid is a Surgery specialist based in Peoria, IL with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: VASCULAR SURGERY

(309) 672-5975Peoria, IL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Walter Scott Reid, DO has practiced surgery for 33+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med (class of 1993), he has been practicing for over 33 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 35% of reporting doctors in Illinois
  • Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in Illinois
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 56 Surgery providers in ILSee all Surgery in Peoria33+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Recent · 75dNPPES updated 2026-03-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical

Contact & Location

Practice Location

900 Main St Suite 530, Peoria, IL 61602-1005

Fax: (309) 655-1678
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.99%

Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)

1.99% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

96.7%

Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.9 pts)

Top 9% of reporting doctors in Illinois

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

669

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

142

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

604

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $20k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+21%)51%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+1%)50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+9%)41%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+4%)38%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+18%)38%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+11%)33%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$873 received from industry

7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2024, attributed to Walter Scott Reid's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1993

    Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med

  2. Board certified · Mar 8, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 33 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Taxonomy: 208600000X

Education & Training

Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med (Class of 1993)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

900 Main St Ste 530, Peoria, IL 61602-5012

Differs from practice location

Virtual Surgery Care With Walter Scott Reid

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Walter Scott Reid for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Peoria 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 Walter Scott Reid

Dr. Reid is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Peoria, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (309) 672-5975.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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