Dr. Richard Frank Walker

Overview

Dr. Richard Frank Walker Jr., MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Panama City, Florida. He attended and graduated from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 1973, having over 51 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Bay Medical Center Sacred Heart Health System, Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center, Jackson Hospital, Northwest Florida Community Hospital, Sacred Heart Hospital On The Gulf. Dr. Richard Frank Walker also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Richard F Walker Jr Md Nephrology Associates Pa. Dr. Richard Frank Walker accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (850) 769-2158 to request Dr. Richard Frank Walker the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

Quality Reporting

• eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
• PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
• EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
• MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
• MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Richard Frank Walker

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Nephrology click for detail Nephrology An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.	ME31955	Florida

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Bay Medical Center Sacred Heart Health System	Panama City, Florida	Acute Care Hospitals	Government - Hospital District Or Authority
Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center	Panama City, Florida	Acute Care Hospitals	Proprietary
Jackson Hospital	Marianna, Florida	Acute Care Hospitals	Government - Hospital District Or Authority
Northwest Florida Community Hospital	Chipley, Florida	Critical Access Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Sacred Heart Hospital On The Gulf	Port Saint Joe, Florida	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Richard F Walker Jr Md Nephrology Associates Pa	Richard F Walker Jr Md Nephrology Associates Pa	8

Practice Locations

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Dr. Richard Frank Walker [NPI: 1760488910]Nephrology, Internal Medicine