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MRS. ANDREA MEREDITH WALTERS MSN, APRN FNP-C
NPI 1477201945
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Shreveport, LA

Active since March 14, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
425 ASHLEY RIDGE BLVD STE 330C, SHREVEPORT, LA 71106(318) 399-7520(318) 399-7521 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 14, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Mrs. Andrea Meredith Walters Msn, Aprn Fnp-c NPPES

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

MRS. ANDREA MEREDITH WALTERS MSN, APRN FNP-C (NPI 1477201945) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (224070) and active in the NPI registry since March 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Shreveport-bossier Health System, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477201945
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NameMRS. ANDREA MEREDITH WALTERSCredential: MSN, APRN FNP-C
Location Address425 ASHLEY RIDGE BLVD STE 330CShreveport, LA 71106-7226
Mailing Address425 Ashley Ridge Blvd Ste 330cShreveport, LA 71106-7226 · (318) 399-7520 · Fax (318) 399-7521
Phone(318) 399-7520
Fax(318) 399-7521
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 14, 2022
NPPES CertifiedMarch 14, 2022
✔ NPI 1477201945 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 224070
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
425 ASHLEY RIDGE BLVD STE 330C, Shreveport, LA 71106
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Andrea Meredith Walters Msn, Aprn Fnp-c 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 ID7214324375
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220420002101
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 4

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
131 services131 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
90 services79 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
66 services66 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
41 services30 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190041
Location1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial LoopShreveport, LA 71105 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71106 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Andrea Walters's NPI number?

The NPI number for Andrea Walters is 1477201945. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 14, 2022.

Where is Andrea Walters located?

Andrea Walters practices at 425 Ashley Ridge Blvd Ste 330C, Shreveport, LA 71106. The listed phone number is (318) 399-7520.

What is Andrea Walters's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Andrea Walters enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Andrea Walters 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 Andrea Walters accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Andrea Walters 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 Andrea Walters affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Andrea Walters is affiliated with Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Andrea Walters was last updated on March 14, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.