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BENJAMIN WALKER
NPI 1518595693
Internal Medicine in Lynchburg, VA

Active since April 01, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.07/100
CMS Quality Rating
1901 TATE SPRINGS RD, LYNCHBURG, VA 24501(434) 200-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 12, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 12, 2023, Apr 1, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Benjamin Walker NPPES

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

BENJAMIN WALKER (NPI 1518595693) is an individual internal medicine provider in Lynchburg, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101279138) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518595693
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN WALKER
Location Address1901 TATE SPRINGS RDLynchburg, VA 24501-1109
Mailing Address2425 Carolina Ave SwRoanoke, VA 24014-2305
Phone(434) 200-3000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 12, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 12, 2023
✔ NPI 1518595693 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101279138
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1901 TATE SPRINGS RD, Lynchburg, VA 24501
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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

Benjamin Walker 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 ID5193148880
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230922000988
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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
510 services212 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
140 services139 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.
101 services101 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.
83 services55 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lynchburg, VA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490021
Location1901 Tate Springs RoadLynchburg, VA 24501 · Lynchburg City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bedford, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490088
Location1613 Oakwood StreetBedford, VA 24523 · Bedford County
Emergency services

Centra Southside Community Hospital, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Farmville, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number490090
Location800 Oak StreetFarmville, VA 23901 · Prince Edward County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 24501 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
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.13 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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.

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.

94.07/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.44
Promoting Interoperability94
Improvement Activities40

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.

VICTOR RAFAEL DELGADO LAZO MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1901 TATE SPRINGS RD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
Campbell County (434) 200-3000
DR. KENNETH LEE CROSBY JR. M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1901 TATE SPRINGS RD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
Campbell County (434) 200-5047
SEAN MLODZINSKI
Emergency Medicine
1901 TATE SPRINGS RD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
Campbell County (434) 200-3000
MS. FRANCES LEE PHETTEPLACE MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1901 TATE SPRINGS RD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
Campbell County (434) 200-1920
ELEANOR KATHRYN LOWRY M.D.
Anesthesiology
1901 TATE SPRINGS RD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
Campbell County (804) 594-2622
SAMUEL ADAM MORCOM M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1901 TATE SPRINGS RD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
Campbell County (434) 229-6384
JAMES PITTARD MD
Hospitalist
1901 TATE SPRINGS RD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
Campbell County (434) 200-5895
KATI WALKER FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
1901 TATE SPRINGS RD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
Campbell County (434) 200-3000

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 Benjamin Walker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Walker is 1518595693. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2020.

Where is Benjamin Walker located?

Benjamin Walker practices at 1901 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501. The listed phone number is (434) 200-3000.

What is Benjamin Walker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Benjamin Walker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin 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.

Is Benjamin Walker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Walker is affiliated with Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital, Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital and Centra Southside Community Hospital, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Walker was last updated on July 12, 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.