Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. John H Walker, MD

Individual provider Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · NPI 1730127531

Dr. John H Walker, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery in Huntsville, Alabama. Graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1984, 42 years ago. Practices with Sportsmed Orthopaedic Specialists, a 88-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Alabama.

Years since qualifying
42
Trained at
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Licensed in
AL
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

4715 Whitesburg Dr S
Huntsville, AL 35802-1632
Phone: (256) 881-5151
Fax: (256) 880-3939
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207XS0106X · Licence 12467 (AL)

Record details

NPI number1730127531
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJune 3, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJuly 13, 2026
Certification dateSeptember 14, 2021

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1984 (42 years in practice)
Group practice Sportsmed Orthopaedic Specialists — 88 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations4 on file with Medicare