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ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA

Surgical Technologist in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
43
Medicare Part D claims · 25 beneficiaries · Surgical Technologist avg: 888
MIPS score
95.1126/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$123.4
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA is a Surgical Technologist ([object Object]) practicing in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 43 claims across 25 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.1126/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $123.4 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.1126 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 43 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/09/2012

NPI 1518230374

Primary specialty

Surgical Technologist

Niche

1,885 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

43 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

95.1126/100 12.012600000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Surgical Technologist compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Surgical Technologist share within Virginia

1. Surgical Technologist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgical Technologist share within Virginia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Technologist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.1126/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgical Technologist) — 95.1126/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Surgical Technologist) — 95.1126/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA is a Surgical Technologist provider practicing in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA, CSA. NPI: 1518230374. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Technologist provider holding PA, CSA credentials at 2829 SHORE DR, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23451, with a listed phone of (757) 734-1000. NPI 1518230374 was issued on 02/09/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WALKER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 43 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 25 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $816 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.1126/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.3184), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgical Technologist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,885 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 888 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2829 SHORE DR
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23451

Provider Details

NPI 1518230374
Specialty Surgical Technologist
Credentials PA, CSA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/09/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

95.1126
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.3184
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SENTARA MEDICAL GROUP
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$123

Largest payer

Kerecis Limited

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

43
Total Claims
$816
Total Drug Cost
25
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
43
Total Day Supply
505
Generic Drug Cost
$495
Opioid Claims
12 (27.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.85
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: 0

Surgical Technologist Overview

How ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA fits within the Surgical Technologist landscape nationally.

1,885
Surgical Technologist Providers in US
48
States with Surgical Technologist
888
Avg Claims per Provider

ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA's 43 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Surgical Technologist Providers in Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WALKER.

Compare Surgical Technologist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA's specialty?
ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA specializes in Surgical Technologist and practices in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia. Credentials: PA, CSA.
How much does ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA wrote 43 Medicare Part D claims totaling $816 in drug costs for 25 beneficiaries.
What is ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA's Medicare quality score?
ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.1126/100 (Quality: 86.3184). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA located?
ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA is located at 2829 SHORE DR, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23451. Phone: (757) 734-1000.
What is ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA's NPI number?
ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518230374, issued on 02/09/2012.
Does ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA prescribe opioids?
Yes, ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.9%.
How many Surgical Technologist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,885 Surgical Technologist providers across 48 states in the US. The average Surgical Technologist provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA accept Medicare?
ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA appears in CMS Medicare data with 43 Part D claims and 25 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA's credentials?
ASHLEY WALKER, PA, CSA's NPI is 1518230374 with credentials PA, CSA. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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