Earl Walker, MD
NPI 1518066976 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Morganton, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Earl Walker, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Morganton, NC (NPI 1518066976).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518066976
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35086615 (OH)
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
371 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 | 148 | $85 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 81 | $32 |
| X-Ray of Ankle, Minimum of 3 Views73610 | 52 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 33 | $122 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 23 | $158 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 79 | 39 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 57 | 28 |
| Cephalexin | 40 | 36 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 28 | 12 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 23 | 17 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 17 | — |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,788 across 19 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
- 2006-09-22
- Last updated
- 2016-04-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Earl Walker's NPI number?
- Earl Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518066976, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Earl Walker's specialty?
- Earl Walker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Earl Walker located?
- Earl Walker's practice location on file with NPPES is 503 East Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655.
- What is Earl Walker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Earl Walker is (828) 437-6500.
- Does Earl Walker accept Medicare?
- Earl Walker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Earl Walker's NPI active?
- Yes — Earl Walker's NPI (1518066976) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-04-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.