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DR. HERBERT PEYTON WALKER JR. M.D.
NPI 1598763161
Family Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since July 08, 2005PECOS Enrolled
96.24/100
CMS Quality Rating
3140 CAHABA HEIGHTS RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243(205) 967-7302(205) 969-0971 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Herbert Peyton Walker Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HERBERT PEYTON WALKER JR. M.D. (NPI 1598763161) is an individual family medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (10530) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598763161
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HERBERT PEYTON WALKER JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address3140 CAHABA HEIGHTS RDBirmingham, AL 35243-5243
Mailing Address3140 Cahaba Heights RdBirmingham, AL 35243-5243 · (205) 967-7302 · Fax (205) 969-0871
Phone(205) 967-7302
Fax(205) 969-0971
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2013
✔ NPI 1598763161 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 10530
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.
3140 CAHABA HEIGHTS RD, Birmingham, AL 35243
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified13509
Medicare UPINC72883
Medicaid13509AL

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Herbert Peyton Walker Jr. M.d. 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

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 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.
63 services52 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.
41 services41 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.
39 services37 patients
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.
28 services23 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing 93005
An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple, painless test that records the heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your skin, it generates a tracing of your heart rhythm. It helps detect any heart problems by showing the timing and strength of electrical signals passing through each part of your heart.
20 services20 patients
Urinalysis, manual test 81002
A urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the urine for various elements such as sugar, protein, and signs of infection. It can help detect many common conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes. The manual test involves a lab technician examining a urine sample.
17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35243 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

96.24/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality74.02
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
79%281 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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
7 suppliers22 claims44 services$4.51 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
7 suppliers14 claims17 services$0.79 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
1 supplier12 claims720 services$0.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

AMIEE MARSALIS JOHNSON OT
Occupational Therapist
3140 CAHABA HEIGHTS RD
VESTAVIA, AL 35243
Jefferson County (205) 969-8080
MRS. MEAGAN CROCKETT GIPSON M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
3140 CAHABA HEIGHTS RD
VESTAVIA, AL 35243
Jefferson County (205) 969-8080
OLIVIA RAE KILLIAN M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
3140 CAHABA HEIGHTS RD
VESTAVIA, AL 35243
Jefferson County (205) 969-8080
LINDSAY WARREN OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
3140 CAHABA HEIGHTS RD, SUITE 102
VESTAVIA, AL 35243
Jefferson County (205) 969-8089
ABBIE NOVAK M.S.,CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
3140 CAHABA HEIGHTS RD
VESTAVIA, AL 35243
Jefferson County (205) 969-8080
DEANA GILLILAND HEATH SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
3140 CAHABA HEIGHTS RD
VESTAVIA, AL 35243
Jefferson County (205) 492-1514
BETH G. NICHOLSON
Occupational Therapist (Hand)
3140 CAHABA HEIGHTS RD, SUITE 102
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243
Jefferson County (205) 383-8579
GRETCHEN QUAVE O'REAR OT
Occupational Therapist
3140 CAHABA HEIGHTS RD, SUITE 102
VESTAVIA, AL 35243
Jefferson County (205) 969-8080

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 Herbert Walker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Herbert Walker is 1598763161. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2005.

Where is Herbert Walker located?

Herbert Walker practices at 3140 Cahaba Heights Rd, Birmingham, AL 35243. The listed phone number is (205) 967-7302.

What is Herbert Walker's specialty?

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

Is Herbert Walker enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Herbert Walker was last updated on July 8, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.