2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1992944268 P.A.
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DANIS WALKER, P.A.

Medical Physician Assistant in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 63 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$449.53
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DANIS WALKER, P.A. filed 1,176 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, prescribing 77% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
77%
generic prescribing
$449.53
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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DANIS WALKER, P.A.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,176 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about DANIS WALKER, P.A.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/10/2009

NPI 1992944268

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,176 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Louisiana

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

DANIS WALKER, P.A. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding P.A. credentials at 2515 CANAL ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70119, with a listed phone of (504) 821-2601. NPI 1992944268 was issued on 02/10/2009. 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 1,176 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 63 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $561K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% generic by claim count. 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

2515 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119

Provider Details

NPI 1992944268
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials P.A.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/10/2009

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 DANIS WALKER, P.A.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$450

Largest payer

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DANIS WALKER, P.A. — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 1,176 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,176
Total Claims
$561K
Total Drug Cost
63
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,454
Total Day Supply
41,419
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$549K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 32, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What DANIS WALKER, P.A. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
88
Atorvastatin Calcium
77
Hydrochlorothiazide
58
Gabapentin
55
Metformin Hcl
54
Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide
Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide
52
Omeprazole
46
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
40
Meloxicam
35
Biktarvy
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala
31

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How DANIS WALKER, P.A. fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

DANIS WALKER, P.A.'s 1,176 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANIS WALKER, P.A.'s specialty?
DANIS WALKER, P.A. specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Credentials: P.A..
How much does DANIS WALKER, P.A. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANIS WALKER, P.A. wrote 1,176 Medicare Part D claims totaling $561K in drug costs for 63 beneficiaries.
Where is DANIS WALKER, P.A. located?
DANIS WALKER, P.A. is located at 2515 CANAL ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70119. Phone: (504) 821-2601.
What is DANIS WALKER, P.A.'s NPI number?
DANIS WALKER, P.A.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992944268, issued on 02/10/2009.
Does DANIS WALKER, P.A. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DANIS WALKER, P.A.'s prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $549K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DANIS WALKER, P.A. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANIS WALKER, P.A.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Hydrochlorothiazide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANIS WALKER, P.A. accept Medicare?
DANIS WALKER, P.A. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,176 Part D claims and 63 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANIS WALKER, P.A.'s credentials?
DANIS WALKER, P.A.'s NPI is 1992944268 with credentials P.A.. 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.
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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