Marvin Walker, OD
NPI 1811008451 · Optometrist · Spruce Pine, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Marvin Walker, OD is a Optometrist provider in Spruce Pine, NC (NPI 1811008451).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811008451
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1129 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
5,412 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 4,616 | $1 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 331 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 280 | $85 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 88 | $34 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 23 | $140 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 23 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 326 | 85 |
| Timolol Maleate | 109 | 34 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 85 | 63 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 69 | 31 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 67 | 35 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 61 | 30 |
| Cromolyn Sodium | 53 | 20 |
| Fluorometholone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 across 1 record (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
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2008-02-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Marvin Walker's NPI number?
- Marvin Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811008451, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Marvin Walker's specialty?
- Marvin Walker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Marvin Walker located?
- Marvin Walker's practice location on file with NPPES is 54 Hill St, Spruce Pine, NC 28777-8923.
- What is Marvin Walker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Marvin Walker is (828) 765-2020.
- Does Marvin Walker accept Medicare?
- Marvin Walker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Marvin Walker's NPI active?
- Yes — Marvin Walker's NPI (1811008451) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.