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Active NPI 1497793517 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin H. Walker , MD

Anesthesiology • Bessemer, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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

Practice Address

995 9th Ave Sw

Bessemer, AL 350224527

Telephone 2054817000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Med-West Anesthesia Pc Facility NPI 1740235571

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Bessemer, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
38 Yrs +12.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.7 Yrs
State Avg: 26.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Bessemer, AL (610 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
93.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Walker (38 Years) 38 Yrs
Bessemer Specialty Average (25.7 Years) 25.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
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

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License AL 00016492

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
51556336 (AL)
Medicaid State Provider ID
51528928 (AL)

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Allison Griffith , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003517616

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1013960525

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Chelsea Tompkins , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1083393144

Physician Assistant (Certified)

William Youngblood , RN

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1144082272

Registered Nurse

Jessica Capps , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1154023711

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Teddy Childers , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1154835791

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active September 14, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 14, 2016

Registered at 995 9TH AVE SW, BESSEMER, AL 350224527 (Tel: 2054817000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 14, 2016

Registered at 5336 STADIUM TRACE PKWY, SUITE 104, HOOVER, AL 352444580 (Tel: 2057953411)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 14, 2016

Recorded as BENJAMIN WALKER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 14, 2016

Anesthesiology (License #00016492 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 02, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497793517
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 02, 2006
Last Update: September 14, 2016
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

5336 Stadium Trace Pkwy, Suite 104

Hoover, AL 352444580

Phone: 2057953411

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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