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DR. KRISTA WALKER DO
NPI 1972921344
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Scottsdale, AZ

Active since April 02, 2014PECOS Enrolled
76.13/100
CMS Quality Rating
HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP, 9003 E SHEA BOULEVARD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260(480) 663-6500(480) 663-6508 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 15, 2026, Jul 7, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

About Dr. Krista Walker Do NPPES

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

DR. KRISTA WALKER DO (NPI 1972921344) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Scottsdale, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (006788) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972921344
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. KRISTA WALKERCredential: DO
Location AddressHOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP, 9003 E SHEA BOULEVARDScottsdale, AZ 85260
Mailing Address7400 E Thompson Peak PkwyScottsdale, AZ 85255-4109
Fax(480) 663-6508
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 2, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 15, 2026
NPI 1972921344 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License Licensed in AZ · 006788
Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 006788 (AZ)
HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 16163 S Boulder StGilbert, AZ 85298-0863 · Phone (480) 326-0960
Location 27300 N 99th AveGlendale, AZ 85307-3003 · Phone (602) 406-0000

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Krista Walker Do 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.

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.

76.13/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality69.43
Improvement Activities40

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 Krista Walker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Krista Walker is 1972921344. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2014.

Where is Krista Walker located?

Krista Walker practices at Hospice And Palliative Medicine Fellowship 9003 E Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. The listed phone number is (480) 663-6500.

What is Krista Walker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Krista Walker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Krista Walker is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Krista Walker accept?

Health plans from Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Krista 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Krista Walker was last updated on July 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.