Joseph Walker, MD
NPI 1396866943 · Surgery Physician · Donalsonville, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Walker, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Donalsonville, GA (NPI 1396866943).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396866943
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 000354 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
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
147 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 81 | $3 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 29 | $71 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 20 | $72 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 17 | $155 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$155 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 143 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 460 | 78 |
| Losartan Potassium | 385 | 70 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 372 | 74 |
| Simvastatin | 345 | 74 |
| Potassium Chloride | 295 | 62 |
| Gabapentin | 294 | 46 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 288 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$588 across 49 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
- 2007-04-02
- Last updated
- 2021-06-23
- Certified
- 2021-06-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Walker's NPI number?
- Joseph Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396866943, 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 Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Walker located?
- Joseph Walker's practice location on file with NPPES is 804 N Wiley Ave, Donalsonville, GA 39845-1120.
- What is Joseph Walker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Walker is (229) 524-2706.
- 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 (1396866943) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.