Christopher Walker
NPI 1962881417 · Hospitalist Physician · Terre Haute, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Walker is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Terre Haute, IN (NPI 1962881417).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962881417
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11018243A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
1,468 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 670 | $111 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 345 | $106 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 187 | $74 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 174 | $199 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 80 | $161 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 12 | $71 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 65 | 53 |
| Cefdinir | 64 | 63 |
| Furosemide | 53 | 43 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 46 | 46 |
| Prednisone | 40 | 37 |
| Potassium Chloride | 33 | 28 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 33 | 33 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$358 across 14 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
- 2015-05-29
- Last updated
- 2024-02-13
- Certified
- 2024-02-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Walker's NPI number?
- Christopher Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962881417, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Walker's specialty?
- Christopher Walker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Walker located?
- Christopher Walker's practice location on file with NPPES is 1530 N 7th St Ste 200, Terre Haute, IN 47807-1061.
- What is Christopher Walker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Walker is (812) 238-7631.
- Does Christopher Walker accept Medicare?
- Christopher Walker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Walker's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Walker's NPI (1962881417) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.