Joseph Walker, CRNA
NPI 1235142597 · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Hattiesburg, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Walker, CRNA is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider in Hattiesburg, MS (NPI 1235142597).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235142597
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R854908 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
117 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 28 | $136 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Urinary System Through Urethra00910 | 19 | $97 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 17 | $41 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 15 | $125 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 15 | $291 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray on Artery of Brain, Heart, Or Chest01926 | 12 | $267 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$50 across 2 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-15
- Last updated
- 2020-08-10
- Certified
- 2020-08-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Walker's NPI number?
- Joseph Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235142597, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Walker's specialty?
- Joseph Walker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Walker located?
- Joseph Walker's practice location on file with NPPES is 415 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7246.
- What is Joseph Walker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Walker is (601) 261-3606.
- Does Joseph Walker accept Medicare?
- Joseph Walker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Walker's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Walker's NPI (1235142597) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.