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Active NPI 1639531908 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert Stephen Walker , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery • Scottsdale, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Walker, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery practicing in Scottsdale, AZ. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine - Phoenix in 2021, Dr. Walker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7960 E THOMPSON PEAK PKWY.

Dr. Walker is affiliated with Desert Orthopedics Center Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7960 E Thompson Peak Pkwy

Scottsdale, AZ 852557406

Telephone 8778214657
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Grayhawk Personal Physicians Facility NPI 1033269626

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Arizona College Of Medicine - Phoenix

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Scottsdale, AZ

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -15.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.5 Yrs
State Avg: 22.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
4 Specialists

Practicing in Scottsdale, AZ (68 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
93.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Walker (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Scottsdale Specialty Average (20.5 Years) 20.5 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
821 147 $8.49 $0.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
175 123 $1883.14 $124.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
173 136 $1334.26 $88.22
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement
150 109 $1694.19 $112.58
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
119 82 $1054.34 $69.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
99 99 $1635.22 $108.79
98981 Remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management services by physician or other qualified health care professional, each additional 20 minutes per calendar month
97 33 $589.35 $39.15
98980 Remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management services by physician or other qualified health care professional, first 20 minutes per calendar month
93 38 $745.35 $49.51
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament
87 60 $862.08 $48.41
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
66 66 $2450.84 $163.00
97750 Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes
61 31 $501.60 $28.87
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
51 40 $544.24 $36.18
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
45 45 $830.55 $55.21
98975 Set-up and patient education for remote monitoring of therapy
30 30 $290.85 $19.32
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views
25 21 $603.46 $40.14
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
24 24 $1899.64 $126.19
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement
21 21 $17482.44 $1134.56
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views
20 14 $428.81 $28.48
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant
17 17 $17974.47 $1194.06
23600 Closed treatment of broken top of upper arm bone
14 14 $5071.39 $336.95
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule
14 13 $840.17 $53.89

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-11-04
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0106X

State License AZ 65804

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AZ 65804

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Desert Orthopedics Center Pllc

7301 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 852515627

Phone: 8778214657

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
Mira Pandya

Podiatrist

NPI 1164954756
Dr. Sarim Ahmed , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1649433137

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location November 04, 2025

Registered at 7960 E THOMPSON PEAK PKWY, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 852557406 (Tel: 8778214657)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 04, 2025

Registered at 7960 E THOMPSON PEAK PKWY STE 104, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 852557406 (Tel: 8778214657)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 04, 2025

Recorded as ROBERT WALKER, MD

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 11, 2022

Registered at 7960 E THOMPSON PEAK PKWY, STE 104, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 852557406 (Tel: 4405527433)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 11, 2022

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #65804 in AZ)

NPI Profile Active March 24, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 24, 2016

Registered at 690 SHINNECOCK LN, AURORA, OH 442026209 (Tel: 4405527433)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 24, 2016

Registered at 690 SHINNECOCK LN, AURORA, OH 442026209 (Tel: 4405527433)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 24, 2016

Recorded as ROBERT WALKER

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 24, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 24, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1639531908
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 24, 2016
Last Update: November 04, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

7960 E Thompson Peak Pkwy Ste 104

Scottsdale, AZ 852557406

Phone: 8778214657

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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