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DR. LATESHA WALKER O.D.
NPI 1316387210
Optometrist in Columbus, GA

Active since June 25, 2013PECOS Enrolled
1600 FORT BENNING RD, COLUMBUS, GA 31903(706) 322-9599(205) 744-8930 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 26, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Latesha Walker O.d. NPPES

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

DR. LATESHA WALKER O.D. (NPI 1316387210) is an individual optometrist in Columbus, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (OPT002991) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Valley.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316387210
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LATESHA WALKERCredential: O.D.
Location Address1600 FORT BENNING RDColumbus, GA 31903-2834
Mailing Address6475 Woodbriar LnMidland, GA 31820-3754 · (205) 260-9579
Phone(706) 322-9599
Fax(205) 744-8930
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 26, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 26, 2021
✔ NPI 1316387210 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · OPT002991✔ Licensed in AL · S-D06-TA-966
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1600 FORT BENNING RD, Columbus, GA 31903
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13501 20th AveValley, AL 36854-3206 · Phone (334) 768-2129

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Latesha Walker O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Latesha Walker reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Auburn Lasik & Eye Institute, LLC
31 mi
Ophthalmology
3021 FREDERICK RD, STE 4
Opelika, AL 36801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730441601 (334) 705-8803

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31903 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

ELEANOR M BEASON MSW LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1600 FORT BENNING RD
COLUMBUS, GA 31903
Muscogee County (706) 322-9599
MRS. RACHEL ELISABETH ZACCAGNINO LCSWA, QP
Social Worker
1600 FORT BENNING RD
COLUMBUS, GA 31903
Muscogee County (706) 322-9599
TIFFANY JAMES NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1600 FORT BENNING RD
COLUMBUS, GA 31903
Muscogee County (706) 322-9599
FRANCES NMACHI UNEANYA NURSE PRACTITIONER-F
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1600 FORT BENNING RD
COLUMBUS, GA 31903
Muscogee County (706) 322-9599
JUDITH CECILE BENNETT M.D.
Pediatrics
1600 FORT BENNING RD
COLUMBUS, GA 31903
Muscogee County (706) 322-9599
DR. GIOVANNA GUERRA TROCHE PSYD
Psychologist
1600 FORT BENNING RD
COLUMBUS, GA 31903
Muscogee County (706) 322-9599
TAKAYA BROWN NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1600 FORT BENNING RD
COLUMBUS, GA 31903
Muscogee County (706) 322-9599
LEIGH ANN YAUGHN LPC
Counselor (Professional)
1600 FORT BENNING RD
COLUMBUS, GA 31903
Muscogee County (706) 566-7771

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 Latesha Walker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Latesha Walker is 1316387210. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2013.

Where is Latesha Walker located?

Latesha Walker practices at 1600 Fort Benning Rd, Columbus, GA 31903. The listed phone number is (706) 322-9599.

What is Latesha Walker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Latesha Walker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Latesha Walker is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Latesha Walker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Latesha Walker reassigns Medicare benefits to Auburn Lasik & Eye Institute, LLC (Opelika, AL). The 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 Latesha Walker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Latesha Walker accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Health Insurance and 6 other insurers list Latesha 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Latesha Walker was last updated on January 26, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.