Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Walter Snyder, M.D.

Family Medicine · Ferndale, WA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
5580 NORDIC PL, Ferndale, WA 98248
3603841511
Registered in NPPES since 2014
NPI: 1457761322 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Snyder from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Snyder

Dr. Walter Snyder is a family medicine specialist in Ferndale, WA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Snyder performed 1,450 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Snyder is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 12 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 7% volume in WA

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,450
Medicare services
Top 7% in WA for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$9
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
310 $6 $6
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
194 $10 $32
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
131 $9 $30
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
99 $13 $40
Basic metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels.
96 $8 $26
Complete blood count (CBC), automated
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood.
78 $6 $20
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
73 $16 $51
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells.
59 $7 $24
Vitamin B-12 level test
A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body.
50 $15 $46
Creatinine test (kidney function)
A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury.
48 $5 $16
Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening)
A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage.
45 $6 $18
Folic acid level test
A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum.
27 $14 $45
Ferritin level test (iron stores)
A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body.
26 $13 $42
Urine culture, bacterial colony count
A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections.
26 $8 $25
Iron level test 24 $6 $20
Transferrin level test
A blood test that measures the amount of transferrin, a protein that binds to and transports iron in the body.
24 $12 $39
Magnesium level test
A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess.
23 $7 $21
Urinalysis with microscopic exam
A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities.
22 $3 $10
Sed rate test (inflammation marker)
This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body.
20 $3 $8
C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker)
A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body.
17 $5 $16
Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous
A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer.
16 $18 $49
PSA test (prostate cancer screening)
A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer.
15 $19 $56
PSA test (prostate cancer screening) 14 $18 $56
Uric acid level test
A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines.
13 $4 $14
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
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Geographic Context

Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
191
County median income
$80,989
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
9.1 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Snyder is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in WA).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Snyder experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Snyder performed 310 blood draw (venipuncture) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
How do Dr. Snyder's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Ferndale?
Dr. Snyder's average Medicare payment per service is $9. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Snyder) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →