MR. JAMES KENTON WALKER DO
NPI 1265412472
Family Medicine in Madison, WV

NPI Status: Active since January 23, 2006

Contact Information

701 MADISON AVE
MADISON, WV
ZIP 25130
Phone: (304) 369-4250
Fax: (304) 369-8808

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 46
  • Family Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Medicare Quality Reporting

About JAMES WALKER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Walker, a primary care provider established in Madison, West Virginia with a medical specialization in Family Medicine and more than 46 years of experience. He graduated from West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1980. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1265412472 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number 771 (WV). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.

NPI
1265412472
Provider Name
MR. JAMES KENTON WALKER DO
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
701 MADISON AVE MADISON, WV 25130
Location Phone
(304) 369-4250
Location Fax
(304) 369-8808
Mailing Address
701 MADISON AVE MADISON, WV 25130
Mailing Phone
(304) 369-4250
Mailing Fax
(304) 369-8808
Medical School Name
WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Graduation Year
1980
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-23-2006
Last Update Date
09-16-2010
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A primary care provider (PCP) like James Walker sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Family Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207Q00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
771
License State
WV
Taxonomy Description
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Low Deductible Silver 5000 $3 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Low Deductible Silver 5000 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • my Blue Access WV Major Events PPO Catastrophic 10600 - 3 Free PCP Visits - PPO
  • my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 3800 - PPO
  • my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 3800 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
  • my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 9200 - PPO
  • my Blue Access WV PPO Gold 0 - PPO
  • my Blue Access WV PPO Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
  • my Blue Access WV PPO Gold 1700 HSA - PPO
  • my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Gold 0 - PPO
  • my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
  • my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Silver 0 - PPO
  • my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Silver 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
  • my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Bronze 7500 - PPO
  • my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Gold 2000 - PPO
  • my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Gold 2000 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
  • my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Silver 6000 - PPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
2025192MEDICARE PIN (08)WV 
2550065MEDICAID (05)OH 
2025191MEDICARE PIN (08)WV 
00140982OTHER (01)WVRR MEDICARE
I13880MEDICARE UPIN (02)WV 
0050721000MEDICAID (05)WV 
2025194MEDICARE PIN (08)WV 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

James Walker is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

James Walker is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436132552

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20040610000414

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips (HCPCS:A4253)

    5 DME suppliers used 26 Medicare Claims 62 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA000N)

    Lancets, per box of 100 (HCPCS:A4259)

    3 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 19 Services Paid

  • DME-Hospital Beds (DB000N)

    Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress (HCPCS:E0260)

    2 DME suppliers used 25 Medicare Claims 26 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)

    Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:E0431)

    2 DME suppliers used 39 Medicare Claims 39 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)

    Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit (HCPCS:E0443)

    1 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 15 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE005N)

    Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) (HCPCS:E0466)

    3 DME suppliers used 33 Medicare Claims 33 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    High frequency chest wall oscillation system, with full anterior and/or posterior thoracic region receiving simultaneous external oscillation, includes all accessories and supplies, each (HCPCS:E0483)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Nebulizer, with compressor (HCPCS:E0570)

    1 DME suppliers used 32 Medicare Claims 32 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

    2 DME suppliers used 69 Medicare Claims 69 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service (HCPCS:K0553)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days (HCPCS:Q0513)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $20.87 for a new patient copayment and $23.7 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 25130 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $83.49
  • Minimum New Patient Price $53.2
  • Maximum New Patient Price $164.59
  • Average New Patient Copayment $20.87
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.3
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.14

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $94.81
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $16.47
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $133.29
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $23.7
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.11
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.32

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

MIPS Quality Measures

The following performance measures were reported under the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) quality measures program.

Quality Measure Performance Number of Patients
Adult Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Suicide Risk Assessment 0% 124
Breast Cancer Screening 33% 187
Cervical Cancer Screening 41% 155
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report 28% 260
Colorectal Cancer Screening 61% 442
Controlling High Blood Pressure 69% 444
Diabetes: Eye Exam 2% 183
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%) 26% "Inverse Quality Measure"
This is an inverse quality measure, a lower rate means the provider is rated better.
183
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record 99% 2122
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk 48% 261
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan 41% 562
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan 94% 307
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented 29% 648
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention 92% 552
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention 98% 158
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention 93% 552
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease 72% 374
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults 9% "Inverse Quality Measure"
This is an inverse quality measure, a lower rate means the provider is rated better.
211
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults 31% "Inverse Quality Measure"
This is an inverse quality measure, a lower rate means the provider is rated better.
279
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults 26% "Inverse Quality Measure"
This is an inverse quality measure, a lower rate means the provider is rated better.
279

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. James Walker is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
BASSETT HEALTHCAREONE ATWELL ROAD
COOPERSTOWN, NY 13326
(607) 547-3456Acute Care Hospitals
CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER501 MORRIS STREET
CHARLESTON, WV 25301
(304) 388-5432Acute Care Hospitals
THOMAS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL4605 MACCORKLE AVENUE SW
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV 25309
(304) 766-3600Acute Care Hospitals
LOGAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER20 HOSPITAL DRIVE
LOGAN, WV 25601
(304) 831-1101Acute Care Hospitals
BOONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL701 MADISON AVENUE
MADISON, WV 25130
(304) 369-1230Critical Access Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1265412472, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
2
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 2 → 4 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 58

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 58 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1265412472.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
701 MADISON AVE
MADISON, WV 25130
Home Health
701 MADISON AVE
MADISON, WV 25130
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
701 MADISON AVE
MADISON, WV 25130
Family Medicine
701 MADISON AVE
MADISON, WV 25130
Internal Medicine
701 MADISON AVE
MADISON, WV 25130
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
701 MADISON AVE
MADISON, WV 25130
Family Medicine
701 MADISON AVE
MADISON, WV 25130
Ophthalmology
701 MADISON AVE
MADISON, WV 25130
Physician Assistant
701 MADISON AVE
MADISON, WV 25130
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
701 MADISON AVE
MADISON, WV 25130
Pharmacist
701 MADISON AVE
MADISON, WV 25130
Physician Assistant
701 MADISON AVE
MADISON, WV 25130
Physician Assistant
701 MADISON AVE
MADISON, WV 25130
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
701 MADISON AVE
MADISON, WV 25130
Nurse Practitioner
701 MADISON AVE
MADISON, WV 25130
Home Health
701 MADISON AVE
MADISON, WV 25130
Family Medicine
701 MADISON AVE
MADISON, WV 25130
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
701 MADISON AVE
MADISON, WV 25130
Family Medicine
701 MADISON AVE
MADISON, WV 25130
General Practice
701 MADISON AVE
MADISON, WV 25130

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1265412472, enumerated as an "individual" on January 23, 2006.

The provider is located at 701 MADISON AVE MADISON, WV 25130 and the phone number is (304) 369-4250.

Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: CareSource, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

James Walker is affiliated with: BASSETT HEALTHCARE, CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER, THOMAS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, LOGAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER and BOONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.