Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joan Walker, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Natchitoches, LA

  • NPI 1861484933
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1640 Breazeale Springs St
Natchitoches, LA 714574278
(318) 357-2056
fax (318) 521-8031
Mailing address
105 Jefferson St
Natchitoches, LA 714574350

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 19, 2020
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #025544
Medicaid
LA #1577804

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861484933. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
171
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$6,514
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
G0179 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 118 45 $38
G0180 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 40 38 $48
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level 13 11 $6

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Natchitoches Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 120. This provider delivers 1.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$55
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Iti, INC. (D/B/A Intra-Cellular Therapies, INC.) 1 $25.83
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $14.96
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $13.80

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$55

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
624
Patients
92
Total drug cost
$46,466
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 85 20 $875
Losartan Potassium Generic 59 16 $699
Gabapentin Generic 49 14 $970
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 43 18 $984
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 41 12 $515
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 40 12 $132
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 39 0 $263
Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide (Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide) Brand 37 0 $204
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 37 0 $312
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 37 0 $441

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joan Walker's medical specialty?
Dr. Joan Walker practices Family Medicine Physician in Natchitoches, LA.
Where does Dr. Joan Walker practice?
Dr. Joan Walker practices at 1640 Breazeale Springs St, Natchitoches, LA 714574278. Office phone: 3183572056.
What is Dr. Joan Walker's NPI?
Dr. Joan Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861484933, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joan Walker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joan Walker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joan Walker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: 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 (HCPCS G0179); 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 (HCPCS G0180); Urine microalbumin (protein) level (HCPCS 82043). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.