Dr. Benjamin H. Walker , MD
Anesthesiology • Bessemer, AL
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Benjamin Walker, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Bessemer, AL. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1988, Dr. Walker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 995 9TH AVE SW.
Dr. Walker maintains professional affiliations with Southern Perioperative Services P C, University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for lens surgery, anesthesia for retinal surgery, anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
995 9th Ave Sw
Bessemer, AL 350224527
Medicare Profile & Education
University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
1988
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Bessemer, AL
Practicing in Bessemer, AL (610 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery
|
121 | 117 | $946.20 | $59.67 |
|
00145
Anesthesia for retinal surgery
|
61 | 60 | $1805.74 | $107.90 |
|
01992
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position
|
44 | 43 | $631.25 | $58.31 |
|
00140
Anesthesia for procedure on eye
|
44 | 43 | $1523.86 | $85.17 |
|
00811
Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
|
30 | 30 | $1058.00 | $64.92 |
|
00731
Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
|
30 | 30 | $1056.33 | $64.20 |
|
00103
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid
|
25 | 25 | $1506.00 | $87.08 |
|
00300
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back
|
21 | 21 | $2036.67 | $124.23 |
|
00813
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope
|
15 | 15 | $1167.00 | $81.10 |
|
00400
Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk
|
14 | 14 | $1473.57 | $89.60 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
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Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Southern Perioperative Services P C
150 Gilbreath Dr, Oneonta, AL 351212827
Phone: 2053382939
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc
619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 352491900
Phone: 2059344011
Southern Perioperative Services P C
975 9th Ave Sw, Bessemer, AL 350224527
Phone: 2054817000
Southern Perioperative Services P C
7063 Veterans Pkwy, Pell City, AL 351255114
Phone: 2053382939
Southern Perioperative Services P C
2030 Lay Dam Rd, Clanton, AL 350458344
Phone: 2054818543
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc
2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352332110
Phone: 2059379999
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Nurse Practitioner - Family
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Physician Assistant - Medical
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 995 9TH AVE SW, BESSEMER, AL 350224527 (Tel: 2054817000)
Registered at 5336 STADIUM TRACE PKWY, SUITE 104, HOOVER, AL 352444580 (Tel: 2057953411)
Recorded as BENJAMIN WALKER, M.D.
Anesthesiology (License #00016492 in AL)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
5336 Stadium Trace Pkwy, Suite 104
Hoover, AL 352444580
Phone: 2057953411
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