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KAREN STRAIT WALKER MD
NPI 1588701288
Family Medicine in Oil City, LA

Active since January 31, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
103 SOUTH LA HWY. 1, OIL CITY, LA 71061(318) 995-6504(318) 995-6535 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 3, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Karen Strait Walker Md NPPES

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

KAREN STRAIT WALKER MD (NPI 1588701288) is an individual family medicine provider in Oil City, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (201244) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588701288
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN STRAIT WALKERCredential: MD
Location Address103 SOUTH LA HWY. 1Oil City, LA 71061
Mailing AddressPo Box 396Oil City, LA 71061-0396 · (318) 573-8852 · Fax (318) 995-6535
Phone(318) 995-6504
Fax(318) 995-6535
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJanuary 31, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 3, 2008
✔ NPI 1588701288 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 201244
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
103 SOUTH LA HWY. 1, Oil City, LA 71061
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid1458937LA
Medicare PIN4K512F952LA
Medicare PIN4K512CY16LA

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

Karen Strait Walker Md 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 ID8921107996
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070618000045
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.

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.
102 services76 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
92 services73 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
40 services37 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
32 services15 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
31 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Willis Knighton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190111
Location2600 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71061 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 9

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
6 suppliers34 claims76 services$6.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers15 claims26 services$1.15 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier29 claims29 services$16.38 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$24.86 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
4 suppliers45 claims45 services$85.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers16 claims16 services$31.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Karen Walker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Walker is 1588701288. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 31, 2007.

Where is Karen Walker located?

Karen Walker practices at 103 South La Hwy. 1, Oil City, LA 71061. The listed phone number is (318) 995-6504.

What is Karen Walker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Karen Walker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen 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 Karen Walker 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 2 other insurers list Karen 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 Karen Walker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Walker is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Walker was last updated on January 3, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.