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WALKER, INC.
NPI 1053446567
Clinic/Center - Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center) in Needham, MA

Active since February 23, 2007
1968 CENTRAL AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492(781) 443-4500(781) 449-5717 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 4, 2025, Dec 7, 2023, Jul 11, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Walker, Inc. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

WALKER, INC. (NPI 1053446567), doing business as George H. And Irene L. Walker Home For Children, Inc., is a healthcare organization registered as a mental health (including community mental health center) in Needham, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. The organization lists Scott M Preston, Cio, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053446567
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QM0801X
Legal Business NameWALKER, INC.
Location Address1968 CENTRAL AVENeedham, MA 02492-1410
Mailing Address1968 Central AveNeedham, MA 02492-1410 · (781) 443-4500 · Fax (781) 449-5717
Phone(781) 443-4500
Fax(781) 449-5717
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialScott M PrestonCio · (781) 292-2153
Enumeration DateFebruary 23, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 23, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1053446567 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QM0801X
1968 CENTRAL AVE, Needham, MA 02492
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Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NameGeorge H. And Irene L. Walker Home For Children, Inc.

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1899716MA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MRS. DANNA BEN-AKIVA LEIBENSPERGER
Specialist
1968 CENTRAL AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 292-2147
TESS BLAYLOCK MSW
Counselor (Mental Health)
1968 CENTRAL AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 449-4500
MRS. DENISE ALLEN LMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
1968 CENTRAL AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 292-2037
GENEVIEVE MICHELLE GARCEAU
Social Worker
1968 CENTRAL AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 379-4206
JOLI IRENE VEGA
Community Health Worker
1968 CENTRAL AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 292-2196
TASHA OTENTI
Community Health Worker
1968 CENTRAL AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 292-2196
SEAN GENTRY
Community Health Worker
1968 CENTRAL AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 292-2196
PRAGATI JAISWAL MA, ET
Counselor (Mental Health)
1968 CENTRAL AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 379-6335

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Walker, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Walker, Inc. is 1053446567. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 23, 2007. The provider was formerly known as George H. and Irene L. Walker Home for Children, Inc..

Where is Walker, Inc. located?

Walker, Inc. is located at 1968 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492. The listed phone number is (781) 443-4500.

What is Walker, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center), with taxonomy code 261QM0801X.

What insurance does Walker, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care list Walker, Inc. as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walker, Inc. was last updated on October 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.