WESLEY W. WALKER M.D. – NPI #1134291727
Radiology

A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Radiology

WESLEY WALKER is a radiologist located in TIFTON, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1134291727 to WESLEY WALKER on November 15, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2085R0001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Radiation Oncology

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 28, 2024. 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 WESLEY WALKER below.

NPI Profile for
WESLEY W. WALKER

NPI Number
1134291727
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WESLEY W. WALKER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1623 MADISON AVE
TIFTON, GA 31794
Phone: (229) 386-1300 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
901 18th St E
Tifton, GA 31794-3648
Phone: (229) 382-7120
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 28, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for WESLEY WALKER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidGA00797838A
Taxonomy Code(s)

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
2085R0001X
- Radiology / Radiation Oncology (Primary)		 GA 45022

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1623 MADISON AVE,
TIFTON, GA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1989
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
WESLEY WALKER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • TIFT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      901 E 18TH STREET
      TIFTON, GA 31793

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