Michael Walker, P.A.
NPI 1598790172 · Physician Assistant · Church Point, LA
Michael Walker, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in Church Point, LA (NPI 1598790172).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598790172
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A30183 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azelastine Hcl | 102 | 48 |
| Prednisone | 58 | 46 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 54 | 44 |
| Omeprazole | 34 | — |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 33 | — |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 31 | 16 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 30 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$380 across 21 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
- 2006-07-11
- Last updated
- 2008-07-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Walker's NPI number?
- Michael Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598790172, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Walker's specialty?
- Michael Walker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Michael Walker located?
- Michael Walker's practice location on file with NPPES is 2193 Higginbotham Hwy, Church Point, LA 70525-5037.
- What is Michael Walker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Walker is (337) 280-8772.
- Is Michael Walker's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Walker's NPI (1598790172) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-07-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.