Francis Walker, MD
NPI 1639155724 · Neurology Physician · Winston Salem, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Francis Walker, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Winston Salem, NC (NPI 1639155724).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639155724
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 28369 (NC)
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
20 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$190 across 4 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
- 2005-12-20
- Last updated
- 2010-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Francis Walker's NPI number?
- Francis Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639155724, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Francis Walker's specialty?
- Francis Walker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Francis Walker located?
- Francis Walker's practice location on file with NPPES is Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157-0001.
- What is Francis Walker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Francis Walker is (336) 716-2255.
- Does Francis Walker accept Medicare?
- Francis Walker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Francis Walker's NPI active?
- Yes — Francis Walker's NPI (1639155724) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-11-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.