JOSHUA N WALKER NP
NPI 1245967066
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Hammond, LA

Active since August 02, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.02/100
CMS Quality Rating
15790 PAUL VEGA DR, HAMMOND, LA 70403(985) 345-2700(985) 230-2072 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 2, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Joshua N Walker Np NPPES

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

JOSHUA N WALKER NP (NPI 1245967066) is an individual family provider in Hammond, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (226884) and active in the NPI registry since August 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245967066
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameJOSHUA N WALKERCredential: NP
Location Address15790 PAUL VEGA DRHammond, LA 70403-1436
Mailing Address15790 Paul Vega DrHammond, LA 70403-1436 · (985) 345-2700 · Fax (985) 230-2072
Fax(985) 230-2072
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateAugust 2, 2022
NPPES CertifiedAugust 2, 2022
NPI 1245967066 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in LA · 226884
15790 PAUL VEGA DR, Hammond, LA 70403

Other Identifiers 1

Other008609567LA · Drivers License

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joshua N Walker Np 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 ID6204212152
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220930000897
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
49 services48 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

North Oaks Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hammond, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190015
Location15790 Paul Vega MD DriveHammond, LA 70403 · Tangipahoa County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70403 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

79.02/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.5
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost42.93

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

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

Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
15790 PAUL VEGA DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
15790 PAUL VEGA DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
15790 PAUL VEGA DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Emergency Medicine
15790 PAUL VEGA DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
15790 PAUL VEGA DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Hospitalist
15790 PAUL VEGA DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
15790 PAUL VEGA DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Internal Medicine
15790 PAUL VEGA DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403

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 Joshua Walker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Walker is 1245967066. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 2, 2022.

Where is Joshua Walker located?

Joshua Walker practices at 15790 Paul Vega Dr, Hammond, LA 70403. The listed phone number is (985) 345-2700.

What is Joshua Walker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Joshua Walker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua 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.

What insurance does Joshua Walker accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Joshua Walker 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.

Is Joshua Walker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joshua Walker is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Walker was last updated on August 2, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.