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General Surgery

James A. Walker Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Atlanta, GA · Georgia

Summary

James A. Walker Iii, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Atlanta, GA. NPI 1669979266. 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 James A. Walker Iii, 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

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
8Years since medical school (graduated 2018)
Medical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Emory Medical Care Foundation IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James A. Walker Iii work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James A. Walker Iii at 1 hospital: Grady Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James A. Walker Iii see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Atlanta, GA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James A. Walker Iii's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Critical Care (Intensivists).
Does James A. Walker Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James A. Walker Iii 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 James A. Walker Iii?
(404) 616-1000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James A. Walker Iii's NPI number?
1669979266. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where James A. Walker Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James A. Walker Iii 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 James A. Walker Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

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

  • Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc1,015 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Atlanta, GA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
Graduation year2018
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1669979266
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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