KENT LYLE WALKER DO
NPI 1285989368
Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery in Louisville, KY

NPI Status: Active since July 16, 2012

Contact Information

2933 BRECKENRIDGE LN STE 103
LOUISVILLE, KY
ZIP 40220
Phone: (502) 394-5678
Fax: (502) 394-5600

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About KENT WALKER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kent Walker, a provider established in Louisville, Kentucky with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing in pediatric orthopaedic surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1285989368 assigned on July 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207XP3100X with license number 04356 (KY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.

NPI
1285989368
Provider Name
KENT LYLE WALKER DO
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2933 BRECKENRIDGE LN STE 103 LOUISVILLE, KY 40220
Location Phone
(502) 394-5678
Location Fax
(502) 394-5600
Mailing Address
PO BOX 776879 CHICAGO, IL 60677
Mailing Phone
(502) 588-9490
Mailing Fax
(502) 394-5600
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-16-2012
Last Update Date
04-11-2024
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Secondary Locations

  • 1400 S Germantown Rd
    Germantown, TN 38138
    (901) 759-3100

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207XP3100X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
04356
License State
KY
Taxonomy Description
An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207XP3100XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Orthopaedic Surgery
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

3178 (TN)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Choice Bronze HSA - HMO
  • Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Clear Gold - HMO
  • Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Gold - HMO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Silver - HMO
  • Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Gold - EPO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Complete Silver - EPO
  • Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Elite Bronze - EPO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Gold - EPO
  • Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Clear Silver - HMO
  • Elite Gold - HMO
  • Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Gold - HMO
  • Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Gold - HMO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Silver - HMO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Gold - HMO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Elite Gold - HMO
  • Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Focused Silver - HMO
  • Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Gold - HMO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Silver - HMO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Elite Bronze - EPO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Elite Gold - EPO
  • Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - EPO
  • Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Gold - EPO
  • Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • 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
  • HDHP Preventive Silver 5500 $0 Chronic Care Drugs - HMO
  • Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Kent 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

  • 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

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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 1285989368, we treat the final digit (8) 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 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 8).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
8
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 8 → 16 → 7 9 → 18 → 9 9 → 18 → 9 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 72

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

The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 72 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1285989368.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 10 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
2933 BRECKENRIDGE LN STE 103
LOUISVILLE, KY 40220
Physician Assistant
2933 BRECKENRIDGE LN STE 103
LOUISVILLE, KY 40220
Physician Assistant
2933 BRECKENRIDGE LN STE 103
LOUISVILLE, KY 40220
Physician Assistant
2933 BRECKENRIDGE LN STE 103
LOUISVILLE, KY 40220
Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
2933 BRECKENRIDGE LN STE 103
LOUISVILLE, KY 40220
Orthopaedic Surgery
2933 BRECKENRIDGE LN STE 103
LOUISVILLE, KY 40220
Physician Assistant
2933 BRECKENRIDGE LN STE 103
LOUISVILLE, KY 40220
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
2933 BRECKENRIDGE LN STE 103
LOUISVILLE, KY 40220
Physician Assistant
2933 BRECKENRIDGE LN STE 103
LOUISVILLE, KY 40220
Physician Assistant
2933 BRECKENRIDGE LN STE 103
LOUISVILLE, KY 40220

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1285989368, enumerated as an "individual" on July 16, 2012.

The provider is located at 2933 BRECKENRIDGE LN STE 103 LOUISVILLE, KY 40220 and the phone number is (502) 394-5678.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207XP3100X and a focus in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.