Dr Durwin D Walker, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Denham Springs, LA

Dr Durwin D Walker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Denham Springs, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Llc and his current practice location is 31995 La Highway 16, Denham Springs, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 765-5500.

Dr Durwin D Walker is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 06427R) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1316985898.

Contact Information

Dr Durwin D Walker, MD
31995 La Highway 16,
Denham Springs, LA 70726-1456
(225) 765-5500
(225) 271-8628

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Durwin D Walker
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience43 Years
Location31995 La Highway 16, Denham Springs, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Durwin D Walker attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316985898
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/18/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860431855
  • Enrollment ID: I20100414000686

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Durwin D Walker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316985898NPI-NPPES
1340499MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 06427R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical CenterBaton rouge, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Llc4587849781521

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Durwin D Walker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOur Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033494943
PECOS PAC ID: 4587849781
Enrollment ID: O20120529000377

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Durwin D Walker is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Durwin D Walker, MD
31995 La Highway 16,
Denham Springs, LA 70726-1456

Ph: (225) 765-5500
Dr Durwin D Walker, MD
31995 La Highway 16,
Denham Springs, LA 70726-1456

Ph: (225) 765-5500

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