Walter Barker, M.D.
NPI 1952744823 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Chicago, IL
Walter Barker, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1952744823).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952744823
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 036-032979 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianPrimary208G00000XLicense 036-032979 (IL)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
13 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
- 2013-04-10
- Last updated
- 2013-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Barker's NPI number?
- Walter Barker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952744823, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Barker's specialty?
- Walter Barker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Barker located?
- Walter Barker's practice location on file with NPPES is 2912 N. Commonwealth Ave., Chicago, IL 60657-6235.
- What is Walter Barker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Barker is (773) 525-0551.
- Is Walter Barker's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Barker's NPI (1952744823) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-04-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.