MR. JOHN FLETCHER WALKER MD
NPI 1710975032
Orthopaedic Surgery in Tyler, TX

Active since October 11, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3414 GOLDEN RD, TYLER, TX 75701(903) 939-7500(903) 939-7728 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 21, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Mr. John Fletcher Walker Md NPPES

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

MR. JOHN FLETCHER WALKER MD (NPI 1710975032) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Tyler, Texas, licensed in Texas (D3540) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (1965).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710975032
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. JOHN FLETCHER WALKERCredential: MD
Location Address3414 GOLDEN RDTyler, TX 75701-8336
Mailing AddressPo Box 130189Tyler, TX 75713-0189 · (903) 939-7500 · Fax (903) 939-7728
Fax(903) 939-7728
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 1965
Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 21, 2015
NPI 1710975032 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License Licensed in TX · D3540
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
3414 GOLDEN RD, Tyler, TX 75701

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. John Fletcher 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 ID2466584776
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100722000637
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

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.

Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 27447
A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.
62 services58 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tyler, TX
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number450864
Location1814 Roseland BoulevardTyler, TX 75701 · Smith County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75701 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
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 20

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3414 GOLDEN RD
TYLER, TX 75701
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
3414 GOLDEN RD
TYLER, TX 75701
Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery)
3414 GOLDEN RD
TYLER, TX 75701
Orthopaedic Surgery
3414 GOLDEN RD
TYLER, TX 75701
Physical Therapist
3414 GOLDEN RD
TYLER, TX 75701
Physical Therapist
3414 GOLDEN RD
TYLER, TX 75701
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
3414 GOLDEN RD
TYLER, TX 75701
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3414 GOLDEN RD
TYLER, TX 75701

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 John Walker's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Walker is 1710975032. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2005.

Where is John Walker located?

John Walker practices at 3414 Golden Rd, Tyler, TX 75701. The listed phone number is (903) 939-7500.

What is John Walker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is John Walker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John 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 John Walker accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list John 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 John Walker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Walker is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Walker was last updated on January 21, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.