James Walker, M.D.
NPI 1871533505 · Family Medicine Physician · Pendleton, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Walker, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Pendleton, SC (NPI 1871533505).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871533505
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 10957 (SC)
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
4,032 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 | 1,071 | $120 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 956 | $7 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 681 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 361 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 228 | $169 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 177 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 399 | 113 |
| Losartan Potassium | 397 | 127 |
| Gabapentin | 397 | 122 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 355 | 114 |
| Omeprazole | 332 | 101 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 316 | 96 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$890 across 52 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
- 2006-06-08
- Last updated
- 2008-06-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Walker's NPI number?
- James Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871533505, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Walker's specialty?
- James Walker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Walker located?
- James Walker's practice location on file with NPPES is 5304 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC 29670-9139.
- What is James Walker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Walker is (864) 261-9100.
- Does James Walker accept Medicare?
- James Walker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Walker's NPI active?
- Yes — James Walker's NPI (1871533505) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-06-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.