Carla Walker, APRN
NPI 1740704774 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Fort Smith, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carla Walker, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Fort Smith, AR (NPI 1740704774).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740704774
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AA005291 (AR)
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 tenure25% of score
8 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
629 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 239 | $98 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 208 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 50 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 48 | $69 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 46 | $13 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus Vaccine |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 124 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 589 | 150 |
| Lisinopril | 339 | 78 |
| Gabapentin | 270 | 61 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 266 | 64 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 244 | 46 |
| Omeprazole | 239 | 67 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,057 across 65 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
- 2017-08-01
- Last updated
- 2019-10-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carla Walker's NPI number?
- Carla Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740704774, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carla Walker's specialty?
- Carla Walker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carla Walker located?
- Carla Walker's practice location on file with NPPES is 7800 Dallas St, Fort Smith, AR 72903-4278.
- What is Carla Walker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carla Walker is (479) 259-9286.
- Does Carla Walker accept Medicare?
- Carla Walker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carla Walker's NPI active?
- Yes — Carla Walker's NPI (1740704774) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.