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Family Practice

Karen Walker, MD

Works at hospitals in Shreveport, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Karen Walker, MD (Family Practice) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Shreveport, LA. NPI 1588701288. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karen Walker, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Family PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
27Years since medical school (graduated 1999)
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
WK Academic Medicine ClinicGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Karen Walker work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Karen Walker at 1 hospital: Willis Knighton Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Karen Walker see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Shreveport, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Karen Walker's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
Does Karen Walker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen Walker accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Karen Walker?
(318) 212-4232, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Karen Walker's NPI number?
1588701288. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Karen Walker works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen Walker at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Karen Walker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Karen Walker as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • WK Academic Medicine Clinic6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Shreveport

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shreveport, LA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
Graduation year1999
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1588701288
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians