DR. KENT D WALKER M.D.
NPI 1376519033
Dermatology in Ottumwa, IA

Q: What is Kent Walker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kent Walker is 1376519033. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 23, 2006.

Q: What is Kent Walker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kent Walker was last updated on July 27, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since February 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

83.31/100

CMS Quality Rating

1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, STE 210, OTTUMWA, IA 52501(641) 683-3195(641) 686-3197 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 27, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 27, 2024, Apr 26, 2024, Feb 24, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Kent D Walker M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KENT D WALKER M.D. (NPI 1376519033) is an individual dermatology provider in Ottumwa, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (29726) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ottumwa Regional Health Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376519033

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207N00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KENT D WALKERCredential: M.D.

Location Address1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, STE 210Ottumwa, IA 52501-6414

Mailing Address801 York StManitowoc, WI 54220-4630 · (920) 663-9008 · Fax (920) 684-1439

Phone(641) 683-3195

Fax(641) 686-3197

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 1989

Enumeration DateFebruary 23, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 27, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 27, 2024

✔ NPI 1376519033 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207N00000X

License✔ Licensed in IA · 29726

Definition

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Ottumwa, IA 52501

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 15409 Avenue O Ste 123Fort Madison, IA 52627-9601 · Phone (319) 752-1805 · Fax (319) 752-1629

Location 21225 S Gear Ave Ste 252West Burlington, IA 52655-1687 · Phone (319) 752-1805 · Fax (319) 752-1629

Location 3407 S White St Ste 27Mount Pleasant, IA 52641-2263 · Phone (319) 752-1805 · Fax (319) 752-1629

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HealthPartners, Medica, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and more.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

Dr. Kent D 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 ID7416085428

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100512000939

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 21

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.

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003

This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.

1,811 services397 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

764 services625 patients

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000

"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.

663 services523 patients

Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 11102

A biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.

328 services278 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

179 services166 patients

Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 17110

"Destruction of skin growth" refers to a procedure where 1-14 abnormal skin growths are removed. This is done using methods such as freezing, burning, or laser therapy. It helps prevent the growth from causing discomfort or turning into a more serious condition.

157 services142 patients

Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm 12032

This procedure involves the repair of a wound between 2.6-7.5 cm located on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs. The process includes cleaning, debridement (removal of damaged tissue), and suturing (stitching) of the wound to promote healing.

124 services119 patients

Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 11103

A biopsy of related skin growth is a procedure where a small piece of skin growth is removed for testing. If additional growths are identified, they may also be biopsied. This helps in diagnosing skin conditions and planning appropriate treatment.

96 services70 patients

Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm 12052

This procedure involves repairing a wound on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth that measures between 2.6-5.0 cm. The process includes cleaning, suturing if necessary, and dressing the wound to promote healing and prevent infection.

79 services75 patients

Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm 11642

This procedure involves the surgical removal of a cancerous skin growth on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The growth is between 1.1-2.0 cm in size. This is done to prevent the cancer from spreading and to restore health.

69 services64 patients

Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 11602

This procedure involves the surgical removal of a cancerous skin growth on the body, arms, or legs. The growth is between 1.1 and 2.0 cm in size. The goal is to eliminate cancer cells and prevent them from spreading to other parts of the body.

54 services52 patients

Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm 11603

This procedure involves the removal of a cancerous skin growth, between 2.1 and 3.0 cm, from the body, arms, or legs. The area is numbed, then the growth is carefully cut out. The goal is to eliminate all cancer cells while minimizing scarring.

44 services40 patients

Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.1-3.0 cm 11643

This procedure involves the careful removal of a cancerous growth on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth that measures between 2.1 to 3.0 cm. The goal is to eliminate the cancer while preserving surrounding healthy tissue.

39 services37 patients

Removal of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm 11622

This procedure involves the careful removal of a cancerous skin growth measuring between 1.1 to 2.0 cm, located on the scalp, neck, hands, or feet. The goal is to eliminate the cancer and prevent its spread. This is done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort.

33 services31 patients

Intermediate repair of wound of neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.6-7.5 cm 12042

This is a procedure to mend a moderate wound between 2.6-7.5 cm on your neck, hands, or feet. It involves cleaning the wound, removing any damaged tissue, and stitching it back together to promote healing and minimize scarring.

29 services28 patients

Biopsy of ear 69100

A biopsy of the ear is a medical procedure where a small sample of tissue is taken from your ear for examination. This helps doctors diagnose any abnormalities or diseases. It's a simple process, usually done under local anesthesia, and has minimal risks.

28 services28 patients

Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 11402

This procedure involves the removal of a noncancerous skin growth on the body, arms, or legs that is between 1.1 and 2.0 cm in size. It's a safe and routine procedure performed by a medical professional to improve your skin health and appearance.

21 services17 patients

Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 17262

This procedure involves removing a cancerous skin growth on the trunk, arms, or legs that is between 1.1 and 2.0 cm in size. The growth is destroyed using methods like surgery, laser, or freezing, aiming to eliminate cancer and prevent its spread.

20 services19 patients

Removal of skin tag, 1-15 skin tags 11200

Skin tag removal is a simple procedure where small, benign growths on the skin are carefully removed. This can be achieved through several methods such as freezing, burning, or cutting off the skin tags. The process is quick, typically painless with local anesthesia, and aids in skin smoothness.

18 services18 patients

Removal of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.1-3.0 cm 11623

This procedure involves removing a cancerous growth on the scalp, neck, hands, or feet that measures between 2.1 and 3.0 cm. The process includes numbing the area, excising the growth, and then stitching the wound for healing. The aim is to eliminate cancer cells and prevent spread.

17 services17 patients

Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.5 cm or less 12051

This procedure involves repairing a wound on your face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The wound is 2.5 cm or less in size. The repair process includes cleaning, treating, and stitching the wound to promote optimal healing. It's a standard, safe procedure.

15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Ottumwa, IA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number160089

Location1001 E PennsylvaniaOttumwa, IA 52501 · Wapello County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Davis County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Bloomfield, IA

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number161327

Location509 North Madison StreetBloomfield, IA 52537 · Davis County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 52501 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

$81.84 typical visit price

range $52.96 – $161.40

Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.36 typical visit price

range $16.91 – $131.98

Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)

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.

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.

83.31/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

79.38

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

65.82

Reported Quality Measures

Biopsy Follow-Up

Percentage of new patients whose biopsy results have been reviewed and communicated to the primary care/referring physician and patient by the performing physician

100%164 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

67%6,442 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

97%743 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

27%111 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

98%1,486 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

93%83 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user

87%1,302 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

98%1,486 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Tobacco Use and Help with Quitting Among Adolescents

The percentage of adolescents 12 to 20 years of age with a primary care visit during the measurement year for whom tobacco use status was documented and received help with quitting if identified as a tobacco user

96%153 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

DR. NORMAN RUSH HUTCHISON M.D.

Ophthalmology

1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, SUITE 110
OTTUMWA, IA 52501

Wapello County (641) 682-8571

THOMAS H HOSKINS PA

Physician Assistant

1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, SUITE 212
OTTUMWA, IA 52501

Wapello County (641) 682-5443

DONALD D BERG MD PC

Specialist

1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, SUITE 212
OTTUMWA, IA 52501

Wapello County (641) 682-5443

OTTUMWA HEALTH GROUP LLC

Obstetrics & Gynecology

1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, STE 204
OTTUMWA, IA 52501

Wapello County (641) 682-8761

ELVIN W MCCARL M.D.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, SUITE 103
OTTUMWA, IA 52501

Wapello County (641) 682-5453

MICHAEL T SHAEFFER MD PC

Urology

1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, #208
OTTUMWA, IA 52501

Wapello County (641) 682-5481

FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY, S.C.

Dermatology

1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, SUITE 210
OTTUMWA, IA 52501

Wapello County (641) 683-3195

STANLEY A BLEW MD

Internal Medicine

1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, SUITE 104
OTTUMWA, IA 52501

Wapello County (641) 682-4594

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 Kent Walker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kent Walker is 1376519033. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 23, 2006.

Where is Kent Walker located?

Kent Walker practices at 1005 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 210, Ottumwa, IA 52501. The listed phone number is (641) 683-3195.

What is Kent Walker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Kent Walker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kent 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 Kent Walker accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners, Medica, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Insurance Company list Kent 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 Kent Walker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kent Walker is affiliated with Ottumwa Regional Health Center and Davis County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kent Walker was last updated on July 27, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.