NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Art Therapist NPI 1235969619 ATR-BC, LPAT
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Art Therapist in Bethesda, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 2,094 in Art Therapist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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What the federal data shows
Melissa Walker, ATR-BC, LPAT is an Art Therapist in Bethesda, Maryland, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.
- #148
- Art Therapist rank among Maryland specialties
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Melissa Walker, ATR-BC, LPAT
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1235969619), first enumerated 08/01/2024.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Not in federal data
Medicare Part D participation
No 2023 Medicare Part D prescribing volume appears in the CMS public file for this NPI (may reflect specialty, new enrollment, or non-prescribing role).
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1235969619 · Art Therapist
NPI-10 · ENUM-NEW · TAX-NARROW · RX-NONE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1235969619
- ENUM-NEW 2024
- TAX-NARROW 2,094
- RX-NONE No Part D
- BOOK-THIN 67 in Maryland
- PHOTO-ENUM Drew Bernard · 2024
What does the federal data show about Melissa Walker, ATR-BC, LPAT?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Art Therapist
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Art Therapist compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Art Therapist. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1235969619 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Art Therapist |
| Credentials | ATR-BC, LPAT |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/01/2024 |
Art Therapist Overview
How Melissa Walker, ATR-BC, LPAT fits within the Art Therapist landscape nationally.
2,094
Art Therapist Providers in US
48
States with Art Therapist
Nationwide Art Therapist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Walker, both outside Maryland so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2024)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Art Therapist Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Walker.
One of 67 Art Therapist providers enrolled in Maryland, 5 are shown here.
Ann Adams
LGPAT
Baltimore, MD
Olivia Bankard
LGPAT
Towson, MD
Aubrey Bodt
LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC
Cockeysville, MD
Charlotte Boston
Pikesville, MD
Olivia Buchwald
Baltimore, MD
Compare Art Therapist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melissa Walker, ATR-BC, LPAT's specialty? ▼
Melissa Walker, ATR-BC, LPAT specializes in Art Therapist and practices in Bethesda, Maryland. Credentials: ATR-BC, LPAT.
Where is Melissa Walker, ATR-BC, LPAT located? ▼
Melissa Walker, ATR-BC, LPAT is located at 4860 S PALMER RD BLDG 51, Bethesda, MD, 20889. Phone: (301) 319-3624.
What is Melissa Walker, ATR-BC, LPAT's NPI number? ▼
Melissa Walker, ATR-BC, LPAT's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235969619, issued on 08/01/2024.
How many Art Therapist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,094 Art Therapist providers across 48 states in the US.
Does Melissa Walker, ATR-BC, LPAT accept Medicare? ▼
Melissa Walker, ATR-BC, LPAT appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melissa Walker, ATR-BC, LPAT's credentials? ▼
Melissa Walker, ATR-BC, LPAT's NPI is 1235969619 with credentials ATR-BC, LPAT. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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