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DR. FOREST PLATT WALKER M.D.
NPI 1215248950
Emergency Medicine in Versailles, KY

Active since June 28, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
240 CAVE RUN CIR, VERSAILLES, KY 40383(859) 533-8038 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Forest Platt Walker M.d. NPPES

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

DR. FOREST PLATT WALKER M.D. (NPI 1215248950) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Versailles, Kentucky, licensed in Nevada (28206) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Banner Churchill Community Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215248950
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FOREST PLATT WALKERCredential: M.D.
Location Address240 CAVE RUN CIRVersailles, KY 40383-7014
Mailing Address240 Cave Run CirVersailles, KY 40383-7014 · (859) 533-8038
Phone(859) 533-8038
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kentucky College Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 30, 2025
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 30, 2025
✔ NPI 1215248950 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NV · 28206✔ Licensed in KY · 48048✔ Licensed in KY · R2666
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
240 CAVE RUN CIR, Versailles, KY 40383
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Forest Platt Walker M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID547484438
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221116001861, I20251015004076
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Forest Walker reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Southeastern Emergency Physicians LLC
67 mi
Emergency Medicine
989 MEDICAL PARK DR
Maysville, KY 41056
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 828 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356379382 (606) 759-5311
Emergency Medicine Services Of Ky, LLC
119 mi
Emergency Medicine
1801 ASHLEY CIR
Bowling Green, KY 42104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 103 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033816194 (270) 793-1000
Emergency Professionals Of Colorado, PC
1,088 mi
Emergency Medicine
1801 16TH ST
Greeley, CO 80631
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 111 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366835415 (925) 924-1600
Campbell County Hospital District
1,133 mi
Family Medicine
131 RED DEVIL DRIVE
Hulett, WY 82720
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wyoming enrollment
  • 285 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750047031 (307) 688-2235
Team Physicians Of Nevada-Scherr, P.C.
2,024 mi
Emergency Medicine
5000 HOPYARD RD, SUITE 100
Pleasanton, CA 94588
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nevada enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Team Physicians Of Nevada-Scherr, PC
  • 55 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073942116 (925) 924-1600

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
138 services133 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
113 services105 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
58 services56 patients
Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making 99282
An emergency department visit for a mild to moderate issue is when you seek immediate medical attention for a non-life-threatening condition. This could include minor injuries, moderate pain, or illnesses like the flu. During the visit, healthcare professionals assess your condition, provide treatment, and may recommend follow-up care.
22 services21 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Banner Churchill Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Fallon, NV
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number291313
Location801 East Williams AvenueFallon, NV 89406 · Churchill County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40383 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$82.24 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Forest Walker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Forest Walker is 1215248950. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2010.

Where is Forest Walker located?

Forest Walker practices at 240 Cave Run Cir, Versailles, KY 40383. The listed phone number is (859) 533-8038.

What is Forest Walker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Forest Walker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Forest Walker is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Forest Walker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Forest Walker reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Southeastern Emergency Physicians LLC (Maysville, KY), Emergency Medicine Services Of Ky, LLC (Bowling Green, KY), Emergency Professionals Of Colorado, PC (Greeley, CO), Campbell County Hospital District (Hulett, WY) and Team Physicians Of Nevada-Scherr, P.C. (Pleasanton, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Forest Walker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Forest Walker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Forest Walker is affiliated with Banner Churchill Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Forest Walker was last updated on September 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.