Dr. James Russell Walker , MD
Internal Medicine • Athens, AL
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. James Walker, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Athens, AL. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 1983, Dr. Walker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 902 W WASHINGTON ST.
Dr. Walker accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
902 W Washington St
Athens, AL 356112438
Medicare Profile & Education
George Washington University School Of Medicine
1983
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Athens, AL
Practicing in Athens, AL (1784 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
J1010
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg
|
1,161 | 26 | $0.57 | $0.12 |
|
J1100
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg
|
464 | 36 | $1.47 | $0.11 |
|
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
391 | 226 | $140.00 | $118.00 |
|
93010
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only
|
270 | 242 | $20.00 | $7.58 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
242 | 171 | $100.00 | $83.61 |
|
99232
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
|
231 | 62 | $84.00 | $73.58 |
|
G0444
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes
|
170 | 170 | $22.00 | $17.27 |
|
G0439
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
|
166 | 166 | $150.00 | $120.82 |
|
96372
Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
|
117 | 55 | $38.67 | $13.01 |
|
99212
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
|
113 | 79 | $70.00 | $51.57 |
|
96160
Administration and interpretation of patient-focused health risk assessment
|
77 | 77 | $200.00 | $2.62 |
|
82962
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument
|
68 | 51 | $5.00 | $3.21 |
|
90662
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free
|
61 | 60 | $90.00 | $79.99 |
|
G0008
Administration of influenza virus vaccine
|
52 | 51 | $33.00 | $28.89 |
|
99223
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
|
52 | 42 | $265.00 | $158.24 |
|
99238
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
|
49 | 36 | $115.00 | $75.38 |
|
G0179
Physician re-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 imp
|
24 | 16 | $77.00 | $38.15 |
|
83036
Hemoglobin A1C level
|
22 | 22 | $22.00 | $9.52 |
|
90677
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use
|
21 | 21 | $300.00 | $291.20 |
|
G0180
Physician or allowed practitioner 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 and
|
21 | 19 | $102.00 | $49.07 |
|
G0009
Administration of pneumococcal vaccine
|
21 | 21 | $34.24 | $29.46 |
|
J1030
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg
|
14 | 12 | $10.00 | $6.36 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
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Practice Associates & Co-Workers
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Family Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Family Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Family Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
General Practice
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Nurse Practitioner - Family
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 902 W WASHINGTON ST, ATHENS, AL 356112438 (Tel: 2562336311)
Registered at PO BOX 999, ATHENS, AL 356120999 (Tel: 2562336311)
Recorded as JAMES WALKER, MD
Internal Medicine (License #13208 in AL)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
Po Box 999
Athens, AL 356120999
Phone: 2562336311
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