Mr John A Walker, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Bend, OR

Mr John A Walker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Bend, Oregon. He graduated from medical school in 1973 and has 51 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Praxis Health Pc and his current practice location is 1342 Ne Medical Center Dr Ste 100, Bend, Oregon. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (541) 388-2333.

Mr John A Walker is licensed to practice in Oregon (license number MD10503) 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 1346210994.

Contact Information

Mr John A Walker, MD
1342 Ne Medical Center Dr Ste 100,
Bend, OR 97701-5918
(541) 388-2333
(541) 388-0930



Physician's Profile

Full NameMr John A Walker
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience51 Years
Location1342 Ne Medical Center Dr Ste 100, Bend, Oregon
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:
  • Mr John A Walker graduated from medical school in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346210994
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/12/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547239543
  • Enrollment ID: I20110331000714

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr John A Walker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346210994NPI-NPPES
00SS91002OtherORREGENCE BLUE CROSS
USA242450MedicaidCA
255661MedicaidOR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD10503 (Oregon)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Praxis Health Pc8325941446167

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Entity NamePraxis Health Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821068164
PECOS PAC ID: 8325941446
Enrollment ID: O20040128000241

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Mr John A Walker, MD
2627 Eastover Terrace,
Medford, OR 97504

Ph: (541) 772-5975
Mr John A Walker, MD
1342 Ne Medical Center Dr Ste 100,
Bend, OR 97701-5918

Ph: (541) 388-2333

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