2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician NPI 1730195298 MD
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ERIC WALKER, MD

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician in IDAHO FALLS, Idaho. 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 · 159 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$89.41
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ERIC WALKER, MD filed 1,112 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician in IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, prescribing 99% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
99%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ERIC WALKER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,112 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ERIC WALKER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ERIC WALKER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/01/2006

NPI 1730195298

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician

Niche

552 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,112 0% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,113

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician share within Idaho

1. Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician share within Idaho

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician) — 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).

ERIC WALKER, MD is a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1730195298. 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.

ERIC WALKER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2319 CORONADO ST, IDAHO FALLS, ID, 83404, with a listed phone of (208) 227-1200. NPI 1730195298 was issued on 08/01/2006. 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 1,112 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 159 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $53K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 54.3%. 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.

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 552 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,113 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

2319 CORONADO ST
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404

Provider Details

NPI 1730195298
Specialty Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/01/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERIC WALKER, MD 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.

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC
IDAHO FALLS, ID

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 ERIC WALKER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$89

Largest payer

Active Medical, LLC

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 · Generic-heavy

ERIC WALKER, MD — brand share 1.0%
Specialty average (est.)

1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 1,112 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.

1,112
Total Claims
$53K
Total Drug Cost
159
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,424
Total Day Supply
36,533
Brand vs Generic
1% brand / 99% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$43K
Opioid Claims
604 (54.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 76, 75-84: 47, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
314
Duloxetine Hcl
134
Fentanyl
69
Tramadol Hcl
56
Carisoprodol
53
Meloxicam
53
Oxycodone Hcl
48
Gabapentin
44
Celecoxib
34
Methadone Hcl
32

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

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Overview

How ERIC WALKER, MD fits within the Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

552
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician
1,113
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIC WALKER, MD's 1,112 claims are below the specialty average of 1,113.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Providers in Idaho

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

Compare Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC WALKER, MD's specialty?
ERIC WALKER, MD specializes in Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician and practices in IDAHO FALLS, Idaho. Credentials: MD.
How much does ERIC WALKER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC WALKER, MD wrote 1,112 Medicare Part D claims totaling $53K in drug costs for 159 beneficiaries.
Where is ERIC WALKER, MD located?
ERIC WALKER, MD is located at 2319 CORONADO ST, IDAHO FALLS, ID, 83404. Phone: (208) 227-1200.
What is ERIC WALKER, MD's NPI number?
ERIC WALKER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730195298, issued on 08/01/2006.
Does ERIC WALKER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIC WALKER, MD's prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
Does ERIC WALKER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ERIC WALKER, MD had 604 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 54.3%.
How many Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 552 Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,113 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERIC WALKER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC WALKER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Duloxetine Hcl, Fentanyl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC WALKER, MD accept Medicare?
ERIC WALKER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,112 Part D claims and 159 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC WALKER, MD's credentials?
ERIC WALKER, MD's NPI is 1730195298 with credentials MD. 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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