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ROBERT DOUGLAS WALKUP MD
NPI 1609833763
Emergency Medicine in Shallowater, TX

Active since May 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7117 HIGHWAY 84, SHALLOWATER, TX 79363(806) 441-7445 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 13, 2026, Aug 22, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Robert Douglas Walkup Md NPPES

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

ROBERT DOUGLAS WALKUP MD (NPI 1609833763) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Shallowater, Texas, licensed in Colorado (0054607) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Covenant Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609833763
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameROBERT DOUGLAS WALKUPCredential: MD
Location Address7117 HIGHWAY 84Shallowater, TX 79363-3761
Mailing Address7117 Highway 84Shallowater, TX 79363-3761 · (806) 441-7445
Phone(806) 441-7445
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateMay 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1609833763 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CO · 0054607✔ Licensed in TX · L3177
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License L3177 (TX)
7117 HIGHWAY 84, Shallowater, TX 79363
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 110205 Quaker AveLubbock, TX 79424-8444 · Phone (806) 725-9075 · Fax (806) 723-7010
Location 21650 Cochrane Cir # 87500Fort Carson, CO 80913-4613 · Phone (719) 526-5231 · Fax (719) 526-4807

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid149910509TX
Other0050KHTX · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Other101361103TX · Firstcare Individual
Other101361100TX · Firstcare Lhc

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Robert Douglas Walkup 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 ID5890767800
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040811000601
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Robert Walkup reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas - Houston, PLLC
40 mi
Emergency Medicine
2601 DIMMITT RD
Plainview, TX 79072
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 217 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760028740 (806) 296-5531
Methodist Hospital Plainview Texas
40 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
2601 DIMMITT RD
Plainview, TX 79072
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 24 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831220904 (806) 296-5531
Sound Physicians Emergency Medicine Of Texas PLLC
301 mi
Emergency Medicine
2201 CLEAR CREEK RD
Killeen, TX 76549
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 387 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518475557 (254) 526-7523
Emergency Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC
350 mi
Emergency Medicine
7700 FLOYD CURL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,452 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245938729 (210) 575-4000

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
76 services70 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
52 services52 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
41 services39 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Covenant Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lubbock, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450040
Location3615 19th StreetLubbock, TX 79410 · Lubbock County
Emergency services

Covenant Hospital Plainview

Acute Care Hospitals · Plainview, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450539
Location2601 Dimmitt RdPlainview, TX 79072 · Hale County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79363 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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 Robert Walkup's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Walkup is 1609833763. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2006.

Where is Robert Walkup located?

Robert Walkup practices at 7117 Highway 84, Shallowater, TX 79363. The listed phone number is (806) 441-7445.

What is Robert Walkup's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Robert Walkup enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Walkup 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Robert Walkup's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Walkup reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas - Houston, PLLC (Plainview, TX), Methodist Hospital Plainview Texas (Plainview, TX), Sound Physicians Emergency Medicine Of Texas PLLC (Killeen, TX) and Emergency Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC (San Antonio, 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 Robert Walkup's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Robert Walkup accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Robert Walkup 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 Robert Walkup affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Walkup is affiliated with Covenant Medical Center and Covenant Hospital Plainview.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Walkup was last updated on August 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.