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2026 NPPES data Allergy Physician NPI 1487708012 MD
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Allergy Physician in Birmingham, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,019 in Allergy Physician, 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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Prescribing volume
12
Medicare Part D claims · Allergy Physician avg: 755
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Richard Walker, MD filed 12 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Allergy Physician in Birmingham, Alabama.
- 12
- Part D claims, 2023
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Richard Walker, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
12 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Richard 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).
What does the federal data show about Richard Walker, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Allergy Physician
Medicare Part D claims
12 98% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Allergy Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama 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 Allergy Physician. 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).
Richard Walker, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1527 5TH AVE N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, with a listed phone of (205) 458-0008. NPI 1487708012 was issued on 01/22/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 12 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $94 in drug spend.
Allergy Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,019 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 755 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1487708012 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Allergy Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/22/2007 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
12
Total Claims
$94
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 14
- Total Day Supply
- 237
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $94
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.29
Allergy Physician Overview
How Richard Walker, MD fits within the Allergy Physician landscape nationally.
1,019
Allergy Physician Providers in US
49
States with Allergy Physician
755
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Walker, MD's 12 claims are below the specialty average of 755.
Nearby Allergy Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Walker.
Dr. Sunena Argo
M.D.
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Charles Brentnall
M.D., P.A.
Sylacauga, AL
William Fancher
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Steven Helm
M.D.
Tuscaloosa, AL
Dr. Alma Herrera
M.D.
Mobile, AL
Compare Allergy Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Allergy Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Walker, MD's specialty? ▼
Richard Walker, MD specializes in Allergy Physician and practices in Birmingham, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does Richard Walker, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Walker, MD wrote 12 Medicare Part D claims totaling $94 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Richard Walker, MD located? ▼
Richard Walker, MD is located at 1527 5TH AVE N, Birmingham, AL, 35203. Phone: (205) 458-0008.
What is Richard Walker, MD's NPI number? ▼
Richard Walker, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487708012, issued on 01/22/2007.
How many Allergy Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,019 Allergy Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Allergy Physician provider writes 755 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Richard Walker, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Walker, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 12 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Walker, MD's credentials? ▼
Richard Walker, MD's NPI is 1487708012 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
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.
- 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).
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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