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JAMES LEE WALKER JR. M.D.
NPI 1871640946
Anesthesiology - Critical Care Medicine in Wichita, KS

Active since January 04, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.32/100
CMS Quality Rating
929 N SAINT FRANCIS ST, WICHITA, KS 67214(316) 268-5000(316) 291-4272 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 6, 2025, Sep 13, 2021, May 1, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About James Lee Walker Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

JAMES LEE WALKER JR. M.D. (NPI 1871640946) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Wichita, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (0432411) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Salina Regional Health Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Wichita.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871640946
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207LC0200X
Provider Legal NameJAMES LEE WALKER JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address929 N SAINT FRANCIS STWichita, KS 67214-3821
Mailing Address929 N Saint Francis Ave Rm 8078Wichita, KS 67214-3821 · (316) 268-6147 · Fax (316) 291-7759
Phone(316) 268-5000
Fax(316) 291-4272
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)Graduated 2001
Enumeration DateJanuary 4, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 6, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1871640946 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LC0200X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KS · 0432411✔ Licensed in NE · 33118✔ Licensed in OH · 35-08-4285
Definition
An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License 0432411 (KS), 33118 (NE)
929 N SAINT FRANCIS ST, Wichita, KS 67214
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1929 N Saint Francis Ave Rm 8078Wichita, KS 67214-3821 · Phone (316) 268-6147 · Fax (316) 291-7759

Other Identifiers 4

Other106367KS · Bcbs Ks
Medicaid200426170AKS
OtherP00679606KS · Rr Medicare Group # Cq2302
Medicaid200426170BKS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc..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

James Lee Walker Jr. M.d. 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 ID2062515836
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070614000524
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 3

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
268 services165 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
82 services60 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Salina Regional Health Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Salina, KS
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number170012
Location400 South Santa Fe AvenueSalina, KS 67401 · Saline County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hays Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hays, KS
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number170013
Location2220 Canterbury DriveHays, KS 67601 · Ellis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.

Acute Care Hospitals · Wichita, KS
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number170122
Location929 North St Francis StreetWichita, KS 67214 · Sedgwick County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Wichita, KS
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number170200
Location14800 West St TeresaWichita, KS 67235 · Sedgwick County
Emergency services

William Newton Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Winfield, KS
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number171383
Location1300 East Fifth AvenueWinfield, KS 67156 · Cowley County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

77.32/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality65.05
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost51.69

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.

MICHELLE NICOLE HARMAN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
929 N SAINT FRANCIS ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Sedgwick County (316) 268-5000
VIA CHRISTI REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
929 N SAINT FRANCIS ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Sedgwick County (316) 268-6937
PHIL STAMPS MD
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
929 N SAINT FRANCIS ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Sedgwick County (316) 268-5438
BRYAN C ADAMS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
929 N SAINT FRANCIS ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Sedgwick County (316) 268-5322
JOHN DALE PETERSON DO
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
929 N SAINT FRANCIS ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Sedgwick County (800) 374-5326
CEP AMERICA - KANSAS LLC
Emergency Medicine
929 N SAINT FRANCIS ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Sedgwick County (316) 268-5000
GERALD M CAUGHLIN MD
Anesthesiology
929 N SAINT FRANCIS ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Sedgwick County (800) 374-5326
MS. JANET H STUCKY R.D. L.D.
Dietitian, Registered
929 N SAINT FRANCIS ST
WICHITA, KS 67214
Sedgwick County (316) 858-3470

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 1871640946. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 4, 2007.

Where is James Walker located?

James Walker practices at 929 N Saint Francis St, Wichita, KS 67214. The listed phone number is (316) 268-5000.

What is James Walker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LC0200X.

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.

What insurance does James Walker accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. 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 Salina Regional Health Center, Hays Medical Center, Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc., Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc and William Newton Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Walker was last updated on June 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.