Dr. Norma Walks, MD - Surgery in Oro Valley, AZ

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Norma Walks, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Oro Valley, AZ. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 2004, Dr. Walks delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1521 E TANGERINE RD STE 201.

Dr. Walks maintains professional affiliations with Dhew Ind Hlth Sv Hlth Svs And Mntl Hlth Adm, Sierra Vista Regional Health Center Medical Group Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1521 E Tangerine Rd Ste 201

Oro Valley, AZ 857556218

Telephone 5206055664

Fax 5206055665

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Desert Sky Spine & Sports Medicine Pc Facility NPI 1407434160

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical School

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Oro Valley, AZ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs +9.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 12.7 Yrs

State Avg: 23.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Oro Valley, AZ (801 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

66.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Walks (22 Years) 22 Yrs

Oro Valley Specialty Average (12.7 Years) 12.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	32	31	$381.00	$128.26
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	17	12	$199.00	$78.02
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	12	12	$560.00	$171.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	26	$100.00	$65.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$202.00	$133.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$124.00	$82.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	62	62	$202.00	$134.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	30	26	$99.47	$66.60
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	24	24	$480.69	$133.19
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	19	13	$138.54	$37.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	14	$147.00	$98.39
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$124.00	$82.55
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$711.38	$196.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	75	75	$195.00	$130.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	29	$76.00	$51.82
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	22	20	$711.10	$203.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	13	$118.00	$74.12
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	11	$38.00	$25.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$115.00	$76.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	20	20	$299.00	$191.85
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	18	11	$127.00	$68.98

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-05-01

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License AZ 56568

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.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License AZ 80828

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sierra Vista Regional Health Center Medical Group Llc

5750 E Hwy 90, Sierra Vista, AZ 856359115

Phone: 5202633770

Dhew Ind Hlth Sv Hlth Svs And Mntl Hlth Adm

4212 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 850165319

Phone: 6022631200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Gina Cliett , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

NPI 1164697876

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Anyul Ferez-Pinzon , MD

Surgery

NPI 1285195669

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location May 01, 2023

Registered at 1521 E TANGERINE RD STE 201, ORO VALLEY, AZ 857556218 (Tel: 5206055664)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 01, 2023

Registered at 1521 E TANGERINE RD STE 201, ORO VALLEY, AZ 857556218 (Tel: 5206055664)

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Updated Practice Location August 31, 2018

Registered at 2503 S AVENUE A, STE 3, YUMA, AZ 85364 (Tel: 9283443250)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 31, 2018

Registered at 2503 S AVENUE A STE 3, YUMA, AZ 853647174 (Tel: 9283443250)

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NPI Profile Active July 20, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 20, 2011

Registered at 1601 SIOUX VALLEY DR, LUVERNE, MN 561564500 (Tel: 5072834476)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 20, 2011

Registered at PO BOX 5074, SIOUX FALLS, SD 571175074

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 20, 2011

Recorded as NORMA WALKS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 20, 2011

Surgery (License #80828 in AZ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 23, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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