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HOWARD EARL WALKER LCSW
NPI 1497819676
Social Worker - Clinical in Floresville, TX

Active since December 21, 2006PECOS Enrolled
136 WHITEWING WAY, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114(210) 380-3538(830) 393-4923 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 1, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Howard Earl Walker Lcsw NPPES

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

HOWARD EARL WALKER LCSW (NPI 1497819676) is an individual clinical provider in Floresville, Texas, licensed in Texas (03742) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497819676
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameHOWARD EARL WALKERCredential: LCSW
Location Address136 WHITEWING WAYFloresville, TX 78114
Mailing Address136 Whitewing WayFloresville, TX 78114 · (210) 380-3538 · Fax (830) 393-4923
Phone(210) 380-3538
Fax(830) 393-4923
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateDecember 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 1, 2011
✔ NPI 1497819676 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 03742
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
136 WHITEWING WAY, Floresville, TX 78114
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PIN8L14511TX
Medicaid040612602TX
Other84674QTX · Bcbs Tx

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna Healthcare 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)

Howard Earl Walker Lcsw 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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Howard Walker reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nueva Vida Behavioral Health Associates,inc
34 mi
Professional
9500 TIOGA DR STE A
San Antonio, TX 78230
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 54 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669565529 (210) 616-0828
Senior Psychological Care Sa I, LLC
169 mi
Psychologist
4635 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 635
Houston, TX 77027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205122355 (713) 850-0049

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Psychotherapy, 45 minutes 90834
Psychotherapy is a treatment method where you converse with a therapist about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In a 45-minute session, the therapist assists you in understanding and managing your mental health concerns, improving emotional wellness, and promoting personal growth.
670 services31 patients
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes 90832
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 30-minute session, the therapist helps you explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to better understand yourself and manage life's challenges.
590 services45 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
22 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78114 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MRS. DIANE NORWOOD JAMES RN PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
136 WHITEWING WAY
FLORESVILLE, TX 78114
Wilson County (210) 286-7629

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 Howard Walker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Walker is 1497819676. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2006.

Where is Howard Walker located?

Howard Walker practices at 136 Whitewing Way, Floresville, TX 78114. The listed phone number is (210) 380-3538.

What is Howard Walker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Howard Walker enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Howard Walker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Howard Walker reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Nueva Vida Behavioral Health Associates,inc (San Antonio, TX) and Senior Psychological Care Sa I, LLC (Houston, TX). Each 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 Howard Walker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Howard Walker accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna Healthcare and WellPoint list Howard 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 Howard Walker was last updated on December 1, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.