Overview
Dr. Alan Bruce Walker, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Hartselle, Alabama. He attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 1987, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Cullman Regional Medical Center, Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus. Dr. Alan Bruce Walker also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hartselle Family Medicine. Dr. Alan Bruce Walker accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (256) 773-2979 to request Dr. Alan Bruce Walker the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, …) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name | Alan Bruce Walker |
Gender | Male |
PECOS ID | 9931389020 |
Sole Proprietor | No – He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment | He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- 31+ years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
Education and Training
- Dr. Alan Bruce Walker attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 1987.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1518951698
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, May 17, 2010
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.
Medical Licenses
Specialization | License Number | Issued State |
|
00015289 | Alabama |
Practice Locations
Hartselle, Alabama 35640-2316
Phone: (256) 773-2979
Fax: (256) 773-2986
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed