Desmar Walkes, M.D.
Also practices: FAMILY PRACTICE
Desmar Walkes, M.D. has practiced family medicine for 40+ years, working in independent practice. She graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1986 and has 40+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
Older · 4689dNPPES updated 2013-07-03 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
815 Highway 71 W Ste 1150, Bastrop, TX 78602-0319
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better23.49%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+18.4 pts)
23.49% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
26
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
25
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
166
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $27k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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.
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 Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$132 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 Desmar Walkes's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
University of Texas Medical Branch
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (Class of 1986)
Mailing address
Po Box K, Bastrop, TX 78602-1979
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Desmar Walkes
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Desmar Walkes for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Bastrop 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 Desmar Walkes
Dr. Walkes is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bastrop, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (512) 321-1098.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Desmar Walkes
Practice Location
815 Highway 71 W Ste 1150, Bastrop, TX 78602-0319
Mailing Address
Po Box K, Bastrop, TX 78602-1979
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