R Kent Walker, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Tyler, TX

R Kent Walker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Tyler, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Radiology Associates Of North Texas Pa and his current practice location is 627 Turtle Creek Dr, Tyler, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 593-2539.

R Kent Walker is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H6683) 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 1003877069.

Contact Information

R Kent Walker, MD
627 Turtle Creek Dr,
Tyler, TX 75701-1832
(903) 593-2539
(903) 593-0559

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Physician's Profile

Full NameR Kent Walker
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience36 Years
Location627 Turtle Creek Dr, Tyler, 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:
  • R Kent Walker attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003877069
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/13/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214034511
  • Enrollment ID: I20081205000187

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for R Kent Walker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003877069NPI-NPPES
125629901MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology H6683 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional HospitalTyler, TXHospital
Christus Mother Frances HospitalTyler, TXHospital
Ut Health East Texas Athens HospitalAthens, TXHospital
Christus Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur SpringsSulphur springs, TXHospital
East Texas Medical Center - CarthageCarthage, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Radiology Associates Of North Texas Pa7911897301295

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. R Kent Walker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRadiology Associates Of North Texas Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710970975
PECOS PAC ID: 7911897301
Enrollment ID: O20040617000531
Entity NameTyler Radiology Associates, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750341277
PECOS PAC ID: 9739149931
Enrollment ID: O20041012001455

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. R Kent 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
R Kent Walker, MD
627 Turtle Creek Dr,
Tyler, TX 75701-1832

Ph: (903) 593-2539
R Kent Walker, MD
627 Turtle Creek Dr,
Tyler, TX 75701-1832

Ph: (903) 593-2539

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