Christopher Walker, NP
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Walker Nurse Practitioner
1790670701Is Christopher Walker, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Christopher Walker, NP has a trust score of 50/100 — below average for Palo Alto. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 1 years of practice, they are early in their career.
The most important verification step for any nurse practitioner is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Walker's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a primary care nurse practitioner?
Primary care NPs deliver first-contact, continuous, and comprehensive general health care.
When to see one: For general primary care and preventive health.
More about primary care nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto has 647 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 9 focused on primary care nurse practitioner. California nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
1
Years practicing
11
Avg in Palo Alto
647
Nurse Practitioners in Palo Alto
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Walker's license is active and unrestricted with the California board of nursing (link on this page).
- Ask whether they practice independently or under a collaborative agreement — scope varies by state.
- Confirm they can prescribe what you may need, including any controlled medications, in your state.
- Describe your health goal and ask whether they handle it directly or coordinate with a physician.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and typical appointment length.
Frequently asked questions
Is Christopher Walker, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Christopher Walker, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1790670701) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Registered Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Christopher Walker, NP?
Christopher Walker, NP has approximately 1 year in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Palo Alto has about 11 years. There are 647 nurse practitioners in Palo Alto, including 9 with a primary care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Christopher Walker, NP located?
Christopher Walker, NP practices at Walker Nurse Practitioner, 725 WELCH RD, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Phone: (650) 497-8000.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Walker's current standing at the source:
Look up on the state boardWe link to the official board rather than republishing discipline records, so you always see the most current, authoritative status.
Quick Facts
- Focus
- Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Male
- NPI Since
- 06/10/2025