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MRS. KAREN J WALTER M.D.
NPI 1700825445
Pediatrics in Asheville, NC

Active since June 06, 2006PECOS Enrolled
500 CENTREPARK DRIVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28805(828) 254-4337(828) 251-9240 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 7, 2023, Feb 25, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Mrs. Karen J Walter M.d. NPPES

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

MRS. KAREN J WALTER M.D. (NPI 1700825445) is an individual pediatrics provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9900713) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700825445
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. KAREN J WALTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address500 CENTREPARK DRIVEAsheville, NC 28805-1262
Mailing Address500 Centrepark DriveAsheville, NC 28805-1262 · (828) 254-4337 · Fax (828) 251-9240
Phone(828) 254-4337
Fax(828) 251-9240
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1700825445 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 9900713
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
500 CENTREPARK DRIVE, Asheville, NC 28805
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid891202UNC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, UnitedHealthcare.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 (PECOS)

Mrs. Karen J Walter 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28805 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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

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

MOUNTAIN AREA PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, P.A.
Pediatrics
500 CENTREPARK DRIVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805
Buncombe County (828) 254-4337

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 Walter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Walter is 1700825445. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2006.

Where is Karen Walter located?

Karen Walter practices at 500 Centrepark Drive, Asheville, NC 28805. The listed phone number is (828) 254-4337.

What is Karen Walter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Karen Walter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Walter is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Karen Walter accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Karen Walter 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Walter was last updated on March 7, 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.