Herbert Walker, M.D.
NPI 1598763161 · Family Medicine Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Herbert Walker, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1598763161).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598763161
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 10530 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
237 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 63 | $119 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 41 | $122 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 39 | $4 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 28 | $84 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Tracing93005 | 20 | $5 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 115 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 355 | 113 |
| Losartan Potassium | 299 | 95 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 281 | 97 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 275 | 97 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 184 | 69 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 183 | 63 |
| Omeprazole |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-08
- Last updated
- 2013-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Herbert Walker's NPI number?
- Herbert Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598763161, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Herbert Walker's specialty?
- Herbert Walker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Herbert Walker located?
- Herbert Walker's practice location on file with NPPES is 3140 Cahaba Heights Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243-5243.
- What is Herbert Walker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Herbert Walker is (205) 967-7302.
- Does Herbert Walker accept Medicare?
- Herbert Walker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Herbert Walker's NPI active?
- Yes — Herbert Walker's NPI (1598763161) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.