Courtnye A Walker, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

(913) 276-4481Overland Park, KS
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across KS can see Courtnye a Walker, MD in person in Overland Park or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (class of 2002), she has been practicing for over 24 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart. CMS MIPS quality score: 75.28/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kansas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 7 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers in KSSee all Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Overland Park24+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 560dNPPES updated 2024-10-23 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

10777 Nall Ave Ste 315, Overland Park, KS 66211-1346

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

75.28/100

Kansas avg: 86.3 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.3 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

58

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Percentile rankings compared against 648 reporting peers in Kansas.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+27%)59%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%
Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+12%)34%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+9%)31%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)29%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.4k received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Courtnye a Walker's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2002

    Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Oct 22, 2024

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Taxonomy: 208G00000X

Education & Training

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Class of 2002)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

8300 Somerset Dr, Prairie Village, KS 66207-1844

Differs from practice location

Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Courtnye a Walker

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Courtnye a Walker for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Overland Park required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Courtnye a Walker

NPI records show Dr. Walker as active with telehealth listed in Overland Park, KS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (913) 276-4481.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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