2026 NPPES data Forensic Psychiatry Physician NPI 1730173790 MD
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KELLEY WALKER, MD

Forensic Psychiatry Physician in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 198 beneficiaries · Forensic Psychiatry Physician avg: 869
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.4K
115 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KELLEY WALKER, MD is a Forensic Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 198 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $2.4K across 115 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KELLEY WALKER, MD filed 3,000 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

KELLEY WALKER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KELLEY WALKER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/07/2005

NPI 1730173790

Primary specialty

Forensic Psychiatry Physician

Niche

841 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,000 245% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 869

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Forensic Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Forensic Psychiatry Physician share within Tennessee

1. Forensic Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Forensic Psychiatry Physician share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Forensic Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Forensic Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Forensic Psychiatry 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).

KELLEY WALKER, MD is a Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1730173790. 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.

KELLEY WALKER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 10241 KINGSTON PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37922, with a listed phone of (865) 691-1165. NPI 1730173790 was issued on 09/07/2005. 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 3,000 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 198 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $341K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Forensic Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 841 enrolled providers across 47 states and an average of 869 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

10241 KINGSTON PIKE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

Provider Details

NPI 1730173790
Specialty Forensic Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/07/2005

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

Total received

$2.4K

Largest payer

ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, 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 · Generic-heavy

KELLEY WALKER, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 3,000 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.

3,000
Total Claims
$341K
Total Drug Cost
198
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,296
Total Day Supply
127,649
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$248K
Generic Drug Cost
$93K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 74, 65-74: 99, 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.

Drug Claims
Alprazolam
308
Zolpidem Tartrate
187
Gabapentin
159
Lamotrigine
154
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
148
Clonazepam
122
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
121
Escitalopram Oxalate
92
Aripiprazole
85
Sertraline Hcl
82

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

Forensic Psychiatry Physician Overview

How KELLEY WALKER, MD fits within the Forensic Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

841
Forensic Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
47
States with Forensic Psychiatry Physician
869
Avg Claims per Provider

KELLEY WALKER, MD's 3,000 claims are above the specialty average of 869.

Nearby Forensic Psychiatry Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Forensic Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KELLEY WALKER, MD's specialty?
KELLEY WALKER, MD specializes in Forensic Psychiatry Physician and practices in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does KELLEY WALKER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KELLEY WALKER, MD wrote 3,000 Medicare Part D claims totaling $341K in drug costs for 198 beneficiaries.
Where is KELLEY WALKER, MD located?
KELLEY WALKER, MD is located at 10241 KINGSTON PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37922. Phone: (865) 691-1165.
What is KELLEY WALKER, MD's NPI number?
KELLEY WALKER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730173790, issued on 09/07/2005.
Does KELLEY WALKER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KELLEY WALKER, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $248K in brand drug costs.
How many Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 841 Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers across 47 states in the US. The average Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider writes 869 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KELLEY WALKER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KELLEY WALKER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Zolpidem Tartrate, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KELLEY WALKER, MD accept Medicare?
KELLEY WALKER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,000 Part D claims and 198 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KELLEY WALKER, MD's credentials?
KELLEY WALKER, MD's NPI is 1730173790 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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