JOAN WALKER MD
NPI 1861484933
Family Medicine in Natchitoches, LA

Q: What is Joan Walker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joan Walker is 1861484933. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2005.

Q: What is Joan Walker's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joan Walker was last updated on October 19, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since August 16, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1640 BREAZEALE SPRINGS ST, NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457(318) 357-2056(318) 521-8031 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 19, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Joan Walker Md NPPES

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

JOAN WALKER MD (NPI 1861484933) is an individual family medicine provider in Natchitoches, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (025544) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861484933

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameJOAN WALKERCredential: MD

Location Address1640 BREAZEALE SPRINGS STNatchitoches, LA 71457-4278

Mailing Address105 Jefferson StNatchitoches, LA 71457-4350 · (318) 357-2086 · Fax (318) 521-8031

Phone(318) 357-2056

Fax(318) 521-8031

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 1999

Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 19, 2020

NPPES CertifiedOctober 19, 2020

✔ NPI 1861484933 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in LA · 025544

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.

1640 BREAZEALE SPRINGS ST, Natchitoches, LA 71457

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Other Identifiers 2

Other080191197Railroad Medicare

Medicaid1577804LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Joan 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 ID3274572284

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050428001100

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 4

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.

Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a G0179

This procedure involves a doctor or approved practitioner reviewing your health status and re-certifying your need for Medicare-covered home health services. It includes communication with the home health agency and assessment of your health reports, even when you're not physically present.

92 services35 patients

Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180

This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.

40 services36 patients

Urine microalbumin (protein) level 82043

The urine microalbumin level test measures the amount of a protein called albumin in your urine. This test helps to detect early signs of kidney damage. High levels of albumin may suggest your kidneys aren't functioning properly. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves providing a urine sample.

23 services19 patients

Automated urinalysis test 81003

An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.

12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Alexandria, LA

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190019

Location3330 Masonic DriveAlexandria, LA 71301 · Rapides County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Rapides Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Alexandria, LA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number190026

Location211 4th StreetAlexandria, LA 71301 · Rapides County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71457 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.

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

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