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DR. WENDY RENEE WALKER M.D.
NPI 1992891345
Internal Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since October 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
181 W VALLEY AVE STE 214, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209(205) 732-3743 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 20, 2024, Dec 17, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Wendy Renee Walker M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WENDY RENEE WALKER M.D. (NPI 1992891345) is an individual internal medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (23474) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992891345
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WENDY RENEE WALKERCredential: M.D.
Location Address181 W VALLEY AVE STE 214Birmingham, AL 35209-3691
Mailing Address1981 Cahaba CvHoover, AL 35244-1823 · (205) 542-2713 · Fax (256) 281-6196
Phone(205) 732-3743
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMeharry Medical College School Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 20, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 20, 2024
✔ NPI 1992891345 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 23474
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineTaxonomy 207RG0300X · License 23474 (AL)
181 W VALLEY AVE STE 214, Birmingham, AL 35209
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Wendy R Gomez Md

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and more.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

Dr. Wendy Renee Walker 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 ID3779527577
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050613001108
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Wendy Walker reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

American Family Care LLC
0.9 mi
Primary Care
2757 GREENSPRINGS HWY
Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 660 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275549685 (205) 290-0088
Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, LLC
10 mi
Internal Medicine
7191 CAHABA VALLEY RD, SUITE 300
Birmingham, AL 35242
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 166 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598796542 (205) 930-2060
First Docs LLC
817 mi
Internal Medicine
1235 WHITEHORSE MERCERVILLE RD STE 306
Hamilton, NJ 08619
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154936227 (609) 585-1122
Emerald Medical Practice PC
1,445 mi
Specialist
1743 SIDEWINDER DR UNIT 114
Park City, UT 84060
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
NPI 1447011267 (307) 840-9834

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35209 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
49%170 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
6%182 patients
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
29%304 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
4%138 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
1%137 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
93%138 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
82%2,827 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
99%5,684 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
82%294 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
47%646 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
3%220 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
85%624 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
12%286 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 86% · 531 patients
Patients tobacco: 73% · 531 patients
51%148 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
88%646 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%646 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Percentage of the following patients - all considered at high risk of cardiovascular events - who were prescribed or were on statin therapy during the measurement period: - Adults aged >= 21 years who were previously diagnosed with or currently have an active…
60%186 patients3/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 3% · 220 patients
20%220 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
8%646 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

SAND MOUNTAIN INTERNAL MEDICINE AND GERIATRICS
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
181 W VALLEY AVE STE 214
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Jefferson County (205) 732-3743

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 Wendy Walker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wendy Walker is 1992891345. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Wendy R Gomez MD.

Where is Wendy Walker located?

Wendy Walker practices at 181 W Valley Ave Ste 214, Birmingham, AL 35209. The listed phone number is (205) 732-3743.

What is Wendy Walker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Wendy Walker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wendy 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 Wendy Walker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Wendy Walker reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: American Family Care LLC (Birmingham, AL), Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, LLC (Birmingham, AL), First Docs LLC (Hamilton, NJ) and Emerald Medical Practice PC (Park City, UT). 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 Wendy Walker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Wendy Walker accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company, Providence Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare and 1 other insurer list Wendy 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 Wendy Walker was last updated on December 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.