Michael Walker, MD
NPI 1790711505 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Walker, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1790711505).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790711505
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 36448 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-23
- Last updated
- 2018-01-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Walker's NPI number?
- Michael Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790711505, 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 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Walker located?
- Michael Walker's practice location on file with NPPES is 870 Summit Crossing Pl, Gastonia, NC 28054-2192.
- What is Michael Walker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Walker is (704) 323-2000.
- Does Michael Walker accept Medicare?
- Michael Walker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Walker's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Walker's NPI (1790711505) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-01-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.