Sandra Irene Walker, APRN
Sandra Irene Walker, APRN has been part of the Crestwood medical community since 2012 in group practice. Trained at University of Louisville School of Medicine (class of 2012), she has been practicing for over 14 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.51/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 42% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
- Uses generic medications more than 54% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
- Federal MIPS score higher than 38% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kentucky
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4118dNPPES updated 2015-01-26 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
6580 Kenwood Crossing Rd, Crestwood, KY 40014-7614
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202395.51/100
Kentucky avg: 90.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.6%
Kentucky avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Kentucky0.6% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.5%
Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in KentuckyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
202
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
278
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,158
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $197k
Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.0k received from industry
127 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Sandra Irene Walker's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2012
University of Louisville School of Medicine
14 years in practice
Established
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Education & Training
University of Louisville School of Medicine (Class of 2012)
Mailing address
Po Box 950248, Louisville, KY 40295-0248
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Sandra Irene Walker
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sandra Irene Walker for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Crestwood 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 Sandra Irene Walker
Dr. Walker is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Crestwood, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (502) 243-3161.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
6580 Kenwood Crossing Rd, Crestwood, KY 40014-7614
Mailing Address
Po Box 950248, Louisville, KY 40295-0248
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