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DR. ROBERT CHARLES WALKER MD NPI 1457318016


NPI Information

NPI: 1457318016
Provider Name: DR. ROBERT CHARLES WALKER, MD
Classification: Surgery - 208600000X
Entity Type: Individual
Organization: SURGICAL ASSOCIATES OF N ALABAMA

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
1405 7TH ST SE
DECATUR, AL
ZIP 35601
Phone: (256) 355-6414
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DR. Robert Charles Walker, MD is a surgery in Decatur, AL with 43 years of experience. The provider is a general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery. DR. Robert Charles Walker, MD NPI is 1457318016. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

The provider's business location address is:

1405 7TH ST SE
DECATUR, AL
ZIP 35601
Phone: (256) 355-6414
Fax: (256) 355-6646

The NPI 1457318016 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Ultrasound scanning of blood flow (outside the brain) on both sides of head and neck (HCPCS:93880)
  • Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers (HCPCS:93971)
  • Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers (HCPCS:93970)
  • Ultrasound of head and neck (HCPCS:76536)
  • Removal of skin and tissue first 20 sq cm or less (HCPCS:11042)
  • Removal of tissue from wounds per session (HCPCS:97597)
  • Fine needle aspiration using imaging guidance (HCPCS:10022)
  • Ultrasound guidance for accessing into blood vessel (HCPCS:76937)
  • Physician certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imple (HCPCS:G0180)
  • Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older (HCPCS:36561)
  • Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle (HCPCS:76942)
  • Insertion of central venous catheter for infusion, patient 5 years or older (HCPCS:36556)
  • Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device (HCPCS:77001)
  • Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope (HCPCS:47562)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 4/27/2006 and was last updated on 1/27/2010.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1208600000XSurgery00010579ALABAMAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No.Other Provider IdentifierOther Provider Identifier TypeOther Provider Identifier StateOther Provider Identifier Issuer
1020038027OTHERALABAMARR MEDICARE
2C71086MEDICARE UPIN
31710230OTHERALABAMAUNITED HEALTH
4S1016014WALOTHERALABAMABCBS
5000016014MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIEDALABAMA
6000016014MEDICAIDALABAMA

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This page was last updated on: 11/14/2023

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