Justin Walker, MD
NPI 1073742573 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Lenoir, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Justin Walker, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Lenoir, NC (NPI 1073742573).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073742573
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2019-01795 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
474 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 129 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 65 | $60 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 42 | $9 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 40 | $76 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 35 | $42 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 123 | 64 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 115 | 87 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 85 | 76 |
| Methylprednisolone | 64 | 61 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 48 | 36 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 34 | 24 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,569 across 17 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1404 River Pl Ste 401Braselton, GA 30517-5600Phone: (770) 848-6190Fax: (770) 848-5367
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-07-07
- Last updated
- 2021-03-19
- Certified
- 2021-03-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Justin Walker's NPI number?
- Justin Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073742573, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Justin Walker's specialty?
- Justin Walker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Justin Walker located?
- Justin Walker's practice location on file with NPPES is 401 Mulberry St Sw Ste 102, Lenoir, NC 28645-5463.
- What is Justin Walker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Justin Walker is (828) 757-6434.
- Does Justin Walker accept Medicare?
- Justin Walker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Justin Walker's NPI active?
- Yes — Justin Walker's NPI (1073742573) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.