KRISTEN LEIGH WALKER M.D.
NPI 1386924926
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Sarasota, FL

Q: What is Kristen Walker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristen Walker is 1386924926. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 26, 2011.

Q: What is Kristen Walker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristen Walker was last updated on June 21, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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 August 26, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

78.8/100

CMS Quality Rating

1540 S TAMIAMI TRL STE 303, SARASOTA, FL 34239(941) 917-8791(941) 917-8793 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 21, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Kristen Leigh Walker M.d. NPPES

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

KRISTEN LEIGH WALKER M.D. (NPI 1386924926) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Sarasota, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME144948) and active in the NPI registry since August 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Mercer University School Of Medicine (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386924926

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameKRISTEN LEIGH WALKERCredential: M.D.

Location Address1540 S TAMIAMI TRL STE 303Sarasota, FL 34239-2921

Mailing AddressPo Box 947407Atlanta, GA 30394-7407 · (941) 917-2600 · Fax (941) 917-7884

Phone(941) 917-8791

Fax(941) 917-8793

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSMercer University School Of MedicineGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateAugust 26, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateJune 21, 2023

NPPES CertifiedJune 21, 2023

✔ NPI 1386924926 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME144948

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

1540 S TAMIAMI TRL STE 303, Sarasota, FL 34239

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), UnitedHealthcare.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

Kristen Leigh 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 ID9436453057

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230725000667

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 9

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.

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

76 services76 patients

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533

A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.

43 services43 patients

Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest 33268

This is a procedure done on the heart's left upper chamber (atrium). The small pouch-like appendage is sealed off during another chest procedure. This is done to reduce the risk of blood clots forming and causing strokes.

41 services41 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

41 services33 patients

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508

Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.

40 services40 patients

Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180

This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.

38 services37 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sarasota, FL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number100087

Location1700 S Tamiami TrlSarasota, FL 34239 · Sarasota County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Desoto Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Arcadia, FL

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100175

Location900 N Robert AveArcadia, FL 34265 · De Soto County

Emergency services

Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice

Acute Care Hospitals · North Venice, FL

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number100359

Location2600 Laurel Rd ENorth Venice, FL 34275 · Sarasota County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34239 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

$171.84 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $42.96 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$70.04 typical visit price

range $17.57 – $139.16

Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)

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.

78.8/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

79.37

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

50.81

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