Individual provider

Scott Walker, MD

Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician Anesthesiology Physician Medicare enrolled

Scott Walker, MD is a Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician in Indianapolis, IN, registered under NPI 1831142181. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR, Indianapolis, IN 46202. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
01041621 IN Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician primary
01041621 IN Anesthesiology Physician

This provider holds licence 01041621 issued in IN. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Anesthesiology
PAC ID
5799780664
Enrollment ID
I20060927000439

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Anesthesiology. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Pediatric Anesthesiology covers

An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207LP3000X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Anesthesiology Pediatric Anesthesiology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207LP3000X Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician Pediatric Anesthesiology 01041621 IN primary
207L00000X Anesthesiology Physician 01041621 IN

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1831142181 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateMay 18, 2006
Last updatedNov 23, 2020
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialMD
Practice address 705 RILEY HOSPITAL DR
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 944-9981
Fax (317) 944-0282
Mailing address 250 N SHADELAND AVE
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Other identifiers 200085110 · Medicaid (IN)
The last update on file is Nov 23, 2020. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1831142181 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 1 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 8 3 1 1 4 2 1 8
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 8 6 1 2 4 4 1 7

Sum = 59 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 1 · actual last digit = 1

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1831142181?
NPI 1831142181 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Scott Walker, MD in Indianapolis, IN. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Pediatric Anesthesiology cover?
An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when…
How do I contact Scott Walker, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (317) 944-9981, last updated Nov 23, 2020. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Scott Walker, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1831142181 a valid number?
Yes. 1831142181 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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