James R. Walker, OD

  • Alexandria, LA
  • Optometrist
NPI1477534147PAC ID6901913029
Medicare patients, 2024
644
MIPS score, 2024
88
Affiliated sites
1
Medical group
1
State license
1
Practice address
231 Windermere Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71303
Practice phone
Call (318) 487-2020
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Mobile number
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Primary practice

Alexandria Eye and Laser Center

Alexandria, Louisiana

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James R. Walker is an optometrist in Alexandria, Louisiana

James Walker practices at Alexandria Eye and Laser Center in Alexandria, Louisiana.

James Walker's NPI, 1477534147, was assigned on November 9, 2005. James Walker graduated from University of Houston - College of Optometry in 1980. James Walker holds Louisiana license 875-100T.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
6901913029
NPI enumeration date
November 9, 2005
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(318) 487-2020
Professional email
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
72
Medical school graduation
1980

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

James R. Walker practices at Alexandria Eye and Laser Center in Alexandria, Louisiana

James Walker's primary practice is Alexandria Eye and Laser Center, at 231 Windermere Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71303 in Rapides Parish. The practice phone is (318) 487-2020.

  • Alexandria Eye and Laser Center
    231 Windermere Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71303 · Rapides ParishPhone(318) 487-2020

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

James R. Walker is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group

James Walker's primary practice is Alexandria Eye and Laser Center in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dmand AI also links James Walker to 1 group practice or clinic and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.

Alexandria Eye and Laser CenterAlexandria, LouisianaPrimary
1 group practice or clinicName with a free account1 medical groupName with a free account
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at James R. Walker's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where James Walker practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Alexandria Eye and Laser CenterAvailable with a free account
+1 more site and 1 medical groupAvailable with a free account

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James R. Walker is one of 385 optometrists in Louisiana

Optometrist is James Walker's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 152W00000X. James Walker is licensed in Louisiana.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Optometrist, LouisianaPrimaryLicense 875-100T · taxonomy 152W00000X

Optometrists near James Walker

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

James R. Walker treated 644 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 75

CMS counts 644 Medicare patients who saw James Walker in 2024. The largest group is 75 to 84, with 253 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 16% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.15, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts James Walker's median patient age at 67, with 59% women.

Medicare patients, 2024644
Average age75
Average risk score1.15
Also on Medicaid16%

James Walker's Medicare patients by age, 2024

James Walker's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women37859%
  • Men26641%

Chronic conditions among James Walker's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High blood pressure75%
  2. High cholesterol75%
  3. Arthritis51%
  4. Diabetes41%
  5. Ischemic heart disease35%
  6. Anxiety27%
  7. Depression26%
  8. Mood disorders26%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

James Walker's patients across all payers

Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.

Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 67

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women59%
  • Men40%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

James R. Walker scored 88 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 88 out of 100 for James Walker for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. James Walker accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

James Walker's MIPS scores, performance year 2024

  • 88of 100Final score
  • 78of 100Quality
  • 100of 100Promoting Interoperability
  • 40of 100Improvement Activities

Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.

Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026

James R. Walker graduated from University of Houston - College of Optometry

James Walker graduated from University of Houston - College of Optometry in 1980.

  1. Medical schoolUniversity of Houston - College of Optometry

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Sources for James R. Walker's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is James R. Walker's NPI number?

James R. Walker's NPI number is 1477534147. It was assigned on November 9, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What does James R. Walker specialize in?

James R. Walker is an optometrist in Alexandria, Louisiana. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Optometrist (taxonomy code 152W00000X).

Where does James R. Walker practice?

James Walker practices at 231 Windermere Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71303. James Walker's primary practice is Alexandria Eye and Laser Center in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dmand AI also links James Walker to 1 group practice or clinic and 1 medical group.

What is James R. Walker's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for James Walker is (318) 487-2020.

What is James R. Walker's medical license number?

James Walker holds Louisiana license 875-100T.

Does James R. Walker accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS lists James Walker as accepting Medicare assignment.

What is James R. Walker's MIPS score?

James Walker's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 88 out of 100, reported as part of a group.

How many Medicare patients does James R. Walker see?

CMS counts 644 Medicare patients who saw James Walker in 2024, with an average age of 75.

Where did James R. Walker go to medical school?

James Walker graduated from University of Houston - College of Optometry in 1980.

How long has James R. Walker been practicing?

James Walker graduated from medical school in 1980, 46 years ago.

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