Jerry Walkup, M.D.
NPI 1578856985 · Pediatric Cardiology Physician · Johnson City, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jerry Walkup, M.D. is a Pediatric Cardiology Physician provider in Johnson City, TN (NPI 1578856985).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578856985
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0101256238 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$33 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 935 Wilcox Ct Ste 150Kingsport, TN 37660-5183Phone: (423) 610-1099Fax: (423) 246-4300
- 1490 Park Ave Nw # 4b-2Norton, VA 24273-1631Phone: (423) 610-1099Fax: (423) 246-4300
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-05-17
- Last updated
- 2024-07-17
- Certified
- 2024-07-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jerry Walkup's NPI number?
- Jerry Walkup's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578856985, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jerry Walkup's specialty?
- Jerry Walkup is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jerry Walkup located?
- Jerry Walkup's practice location on file with NPPES is 2312 Knob Creek Rd Ste 208, Johnson City, TN 37604-2367.
- What is Jerry Walkup's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jerry Walkup is (423) 610-1099.
- Does Jerry Walkup accept Medicare?
- Jerry Walkup is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jerry Walkup's NPI active?
- Yes — Jerry Walkup's NPI (1578856985) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.