Meredith Walker, M.D.
NPI 1720040470 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Jonesboro, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Meredith Walker, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Jonesboro, AR (NPI 1720040470).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720040470
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R-4333 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
1,864 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 434 | $106 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 227 | $156 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 191 | $192 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 187 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 163 | $111 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 147 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 288 | 90 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 208 | 49 |
| Prednisone | 134 | 55 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 112 | 25 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Ventolin Hfa | 78 | 22 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 74 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$54 across 3 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
- 2006-04-06
- Last updated
- 2016-03-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Meredith Walker's NPI number?
- Meredith Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720040470, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Meredith Walker's specialty?
- Meredith Walker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Meredith Walker located?
- Meredith Walker's practice location on file with NPPES is 4802 E Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401-8413.
- What is Meredith Walker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Meredith Walker is (870) 936-8000.
- Does Meredith Walker accept Medicare?
- Meredith Walker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Meredith Walker's NPI active?
- Yes — Meredith Walker's NPI (1720040470) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-03-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.