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Active NPI 1477534147 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James R Walker , OD

Optometrist • Winnfield, LA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment
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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Walker, OD is a registered Optometrist practitioner in Winnfield, LA. With approximately 46 years of clinical practice since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1980, Dr. Walker provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 207 S SAINT JOHN ST.

Dr. Walker is affiliated with Alexandria Eye And Laser Center Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

207 S Saint John St

Winnfield, LA 714833413

Telephone 3186287992
Fax 3186287997
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1980

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Winnfield, LA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
46 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 46.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
3 Specialists

Practicing in Winnfield, LA (571 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
60.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Walker (46 Years) 46 Yrs
Winnfield Specialty Average (46.0 Years) 46.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
400 388 $250.00 $115.83
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
278 232 $200.00 $81.59
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
101 99 $170.00 $57.50
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
98 97 $110.00 $33.25
92250 Photography of the retina
55 55 $125.00 $34.09
92134 Imaging of retina
55 55 $110.00 $36.95
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
49 49 $275.00 $137.41
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
34 30 $110.00 $52.74
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
24 24 $70.00 $9.92

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License LA 875-100T

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1304433 (LA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield
21308 (LA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Alexandria Eye And Laser Center Llc

207 S Saint John St, Winnfield, LA 714833413

Phone: 8778617770

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active February 13, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 13, 2008

Registered at 207 S SAINT JOHN ST, WINNFIELD, LA 714833413 (Tel: 3186287992)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 13, 2008

Registered at 207 S SAINT JOHN ST, WINNFIELD, LA 714833413 (Tel: 3186287992)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 13, 2008

Recorded as JAMES WALKER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 13, 2008

Optometrist (License #875-100T in LA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 09, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1477534147
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 09, 2005
Last Update: February 13, 2008
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

207 S Saint John St

Winnfield, LA 714833413

Phone: 3186287992

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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