JAMES B. WALKER MD – NPI #1598940686
Neurological Surgery
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
JAMES WALKER is a neurological surgeon located in PINEHURST, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1598940686 to JAMES WALKER on January 08, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207T00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Neurological Surgery.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Sep 06, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JAMES WALKER below.
NPI Profile for
JAMES B. WALKER
(more than 18 years ago)
PINEHURST, NC 28374-9700 Phone: (910) 715-8700 Fax: (910) 715-8761
1 Other location(s):
Ste. 130
Oxford, MS 38655-5373
Phone: (662) 513-1300
Fax: (662) 513-1336
PINEHURST, NC 28374-8707 Phone: Fax:
Identifiers for JAMES WALKER
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | MS | 05980208 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207T00000X - Neurological Surgery (Primary) |
NC | 2018-01776 |
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Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
JAMES WALKER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL155 MEMORIAL DRIVE
PINEHURST, NC 28374
- FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL155 MEMORIAL DRIVE
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