MELODY DENISE WALKER FNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
NPI 1639692627
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since July 20, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7353 HIGHLAND RD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70808(888) 490-3319 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 22, 2019, Jul 20, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Melody Denise Walker Fnp, Aprn, Pmhnp-bc NPPES

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

MELODY DENISE WALKER FNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC (NPI 1639692627) is an individual family provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (AP09509) and active in the NPI registry since July 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639692627
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMELODY DENISE WALKERCredential: FNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Location Address7353 HIGHLAND RDBaton Rouge, LA 70808-6641
Mailing Address59555 Myrtle Grove DrPlaquemine, LA 70764-7438 · (888) 490-3319
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 11, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 11, 2026
✔ NPI 1639692627 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · AP09509
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthTaxonomy 363LP0808X · License 2023004736 (LA)
7353 HIGHLAND RD, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melody Jones

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

Melody Denise Walker Fnp, Aprn, Pmhnp-bc 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 ID6709147465
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180221002028
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 Melody Walker reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Urgent Care
1124 S BURNSIDE AVE, SUITE A100
Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 114 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
217 RAILROAD AVE
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Nagaratna Reddy M.D
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
1110 E SAINT PETER ST
New Iberia, LA 70560
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 241 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
2640 COUNTRY CLUB RD, SUITE 400
Lake Charles, LA 70605
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 314 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 2

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.

Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems 96127
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems involves a thorough evaluation of your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. It's a process where professionals study patterns over time to identify potential issues like anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions.
41 services19 patients
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 87804
This is a test that identifies the influenza virus in your body. It works by using an immunoassay, a method that detects the presence of the virus through an immune response. The results are directly observable, making it a quick and efficient way to diagnose flu.
22 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70808 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

Pharmacy
7353 HIGHLAND RD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
7353 HIGHLAND RD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

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 Melody Walker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melody Walker is 1639692627. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2017. The provider is also known as Melody Jones.

Where is Melody Walker located?

Melody Walker practices at 7353 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. The listed phone number is (888) 490-3319.

What is Melody Walker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Melody Walker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melody 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melody Walker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melody Walker reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Coastal Urgent Care, LLC (Gonzales, LA), Nagaratna Reddy MD (Donaldsonville, LA), Hulin Urgent Care Services LLC (New Iberia, LA) and Calcasieu Urgent Care LLC (Lake Charles, LA). 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 Melody Walker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melody Walker was last updated on February 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.