JAMES KENDALL WALKER MD
NPI 1760439020
Family Medicine in Kansas City, MO

Active since May 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9784 N ASH AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64157(816) 781-4244(816) 781-3542 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 9, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 9, 2023, Nov 1, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About James Kendall Walker Md NPPES

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

JAMES KENDALL WALKER MD (NPI 1760439020) is an individual family medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2001023416) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with New Liberty Hospital District, and is a graduate of University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760439020
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES KENDALL WALKERCredential: MD
Location Address9784 N ASH AVEKansas City, MO 64157-9742
Mailing Address9784 N Ash AveKansas City, MO 64157-9742 · (816) 781-4244 · Fax (816) 781-3542
Fax(816) 781-3542
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of MedicineGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateMay 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 9, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 9, 2023
✔ NPI 1760439020 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2001023416
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.
9784 N ASH AVE, Kansas City, MO 64157

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid208830802MO

Accepted 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

James Kendall 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 ID4284635095
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070129000324
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show James Walker reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nephrology
2521 GLENN HENDREN DR STE 202
Liberty, MO 64068
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: New Liberty Hospital Corporation
  • 166 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
6860 W 115TH ST
Overland Park, KS 66211
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas and Missouri enrollments
  • 13 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

New Liberty Hospital District

Acute Care Hospitals · Liberty, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number260177
Location2525 Glenn Hendren DrLiberty, MO 64069 · Clay County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64157 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $55.29 – $168.52
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $13.82 – $42.13)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.82 typical visit price
range $17.60 – $137.20
Typical copayment $24.45 (range $4.40 – $34.30)
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 10

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

Family Medicine
9784 N ASH AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64157
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
9784 N ASH AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64157
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
9784 N ASH AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64157
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
9784 N ASH AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64157
Pediatrics
9784 N ASH AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64157
Family Medicine
9784 N ASH AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64157
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
9784 N ASH AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64157
Family Medicine
9784 N ASH AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64157

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 James Walker's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Walker is 1760439020. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2006.

Where is James Walker located?

James Walker practices at 9784 N Ash Ave, Kansas City, MO 64157. The listed phone number is (816) 781-4244.

What is James Walker's specialty?

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

Is James Walker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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 James Walker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Walker reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: New Liberty Hospital Coporation (Liberty, MO) and Optum Medical Group PA (Overland Park, KS). 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 James Walker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Walker accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and Oscar Insurance Company list James 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 James Walker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Walker is affiliated with New Liberty Hospital District.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Walker was last updated on February 9, 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.