Kristen Walker, M.D.
NPI 1386924926 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Sarasota, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristen Walker, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Sarasota, FL (NPI 1386924926).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386924926
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME144948 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 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
341 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 76 | $760 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 43 | $1,717 |
| Exclusion of Appendage of Left Upper Chamber of Heart Performed During Other Procedure on Chest33268 | 41 | $126 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 41 | $173 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 40 | $16 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians and |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,850 across 27 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
- 2011-08-26
- Last updated
- 2023-06-21
- Certified
- 2023-06-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristen Walker's NPI number?
- Kristen Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386924926, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristen Walker's specialty?
- Kristen Walker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kristen Walker located?
- Kristen Walker's practice location on file with NPPES is 1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 303, Sarasota, FL 34239-2921.
- What is Kristen Walker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristen Walker is (941) 917-8791.
- Does Kristen Walker accept Medicare?
- Kristen Walker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristen Walker's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristen Walker's NPI (1386924926) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.