Joan Walker, MD
NPI 1861484933 · Family Medicine Physician · Natchitoches, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joan Walker, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Natchitoches, LA (NPI 1861484933).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861484933
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 025544 (LA)
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
167 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Re-Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians aG0179 | 92 | $38 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 40 | $49 |
| Urine Microalbumin (protein) Level82043 | 23 | $6 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 12 | $2 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$49 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 71 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 122 | 31 |
| Losartan Potassium | 108 | 20 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 102 | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 91 | 21 |
| Gabapentin | 89 | 25 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 76 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$55 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
- 2005-08-16
- Last updated
- 2020-10-19
- Certified
- 2020-10-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joan Walker's NPI number?
- Joan Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861484933, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joan Walker's specialty?
- Joan Walker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joan Walker located?
- Joan Walker's practice location on file with NPPES is 1640 Breazeale Springs St, Natchitoches, LA 71457-4278.
- What is Joan Walker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joan Walker is (318) 357-2056.
- Does Joan Walker accept Medicare?
- Joan Walker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joan Walker's NPI active?
- Yes — Joan Walker's NPI (1861484933) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.