Summary

Dr. Craig Walker is a cardiovascular disease specialist who earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at LSU School of Medicine in 1980, followed by fellowships at Ochsner Clinic Foundation in 1982 and Brigham and Women's Hospital in 1983. With 49 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine, Dr. Walker brings extensive expertise to his practice. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Walker is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopaedic Hospital and practices in Houma, Louisiana. He specializes in treating high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. His practice includes performing creatinine and creatinine clearance tests, chemistry panels, and lipid panels to help diagnose and monitor heart health conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.6.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 49 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Brigham and Woman`s Hospital
  • 46 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Craig M Walker

8166 Main StHouma, LA 70360

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Cardiovascular DiseaseNurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
49 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English
Houma , LABaton Rouge , LAOpelousas , LAThibodaux , LA
Med School: Louisiana State Univ. School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Craig M Walker

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Peoples Health
  • Security Life
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Craig M Walker has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Craig M Walker has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Balloon Angioplasty (Coronary Angioplasty)
  • Cardiologist
  • Coronary Artery Angioplasty & Stent
  • Coronary Disease
  • Heart Block
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

Craig M Walker holds an active medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Louisiana that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Brigham and Woman`s Hospital in 1983 and Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office in 1982.

Residency

Completed their residency at LSU School of Medicine in 1980.

Medical School

Graduated from Louisiana State Univ. School of Medicine in 1977.

NPI Number

Craig M Walker's NPI number is 1548267529.

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What languages does Craig Walker speak?
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