Dr John Patrick Walker, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Crockett, TX

Dr John Patrick Walker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Crockett, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice and his current practice location is 200 Renaissance Way Suite 100, Suite 100, Crockett, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (936) 544-7757.

Dr John Patrick Walker is licensed to practice in Texas (license number G0254) 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 1205948775.

Contact Information

Dr John Patrick Walker, MD
200 Renaissance Way Suite 100, Suite 100,
Crockett, TX 75835-1814
(936) 544-7757
Not Available

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Patrick Walker
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience43 Years
Location200 Renaissance Way Suite 100, Crockett, Texas
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 John Patrick Walker attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205948775
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/20/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921278268
  • Enrollment ID: I20120227000689

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Patrick Walker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205948775NPI-NPPES
035486201MedicaidTX
00QK51OtherTXMEDICARE ID - TYPE UNSPECIFIED

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery G0254 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Texas Medical Branch GalvestonGalveston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice3375456734883

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 John Patrick Walker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUtmb Faculty Group Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942241146
PECOS PAC ID: 3375456734
Enrollment ID: O20031112000438

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 John Patrick 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 John Patrick Walker, MD
Po Box 481,
Crockett, TX 75835-0481

Ph: (936) 544-7757
Dr John Patrick Walker, MD
200 Renaissance Way Suite 100, Suite 100,
Crockett, TX 75835-1814

Ph: (936) 544-7757

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Dr. Ray L Morrison, D.O.
Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 200 Renaissance Way, Suite 100, Crockett, TX 75835
Phone: 936-544-7757    

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