Active NPI 1255378550 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard H. Walker , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • La Jolla, CA

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Walker, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery in La Jolla, CA. Official NPI practice address is registered at 10666 N TORREY PINES RD.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

10666 N Torrey Pines Rd

La Jolla, CA 920371027

Telephone 8585547993

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Scripps Clinic Medical Group Facility NPI 1952386443

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in La Jolla, CA

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 23.6 Yrs

State Avg: 28.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

56 Specialists

Practicing in La Jolla, CA (2527 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

60.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	13	$248.45	$97.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	57	45	$248.32	$96.46
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	24	19	$312.17	$76.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$350.33	$138.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	70	53	$246.12	$99.04
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	22	16	$374.80	$88.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	15	$345.70	$140.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	864	12	$36.12	$10.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	96	73	$203.30	$80.73
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	41	30	$292.96	$77.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	30	$294.25	$116.66
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	32	18	$29.74	$11.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$290.98	$115.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	912	12	$27.93	$11.27
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	225	22	$23.81	$1.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	175	128	$198.55	$77.88
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	63	39	$209.08	$71.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	39	$289.69	$114.36
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$287.67	$113.40
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	17	11	$22.00	$11.76
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	16	16	$3770.13	$1399.88
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$433.40	$171.16
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	13	13	$158.54	$45.55
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	12	12	$73.00	$28.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	768	11	$31.00	$11.88
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	276	31	$26.00	$1.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	180	128	$193.51	$76.19
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	55	42	$190.80	$68.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	32	$286.00	$112.63
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	20	19	$3715.95	$1427.60
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	13	11	$159.00	$45.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$285.00	$112.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,248	19	$31.00	$12.45
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	290	40	$26.00	$1.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	231	171	$193.00	$75.40
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	78	54	$176.23	$63.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	48	$283.00	$111.50
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	25	19	$73.00	$28.84
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	21	21	$3524.00	$1296.60
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	21	18	$158.00	$47.29
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	20	20	$3526.00	$1388.14
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	19	11	$86.00	$29.44
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	16	16	$380.00	$136.95

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CA G38290

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

00G382900 (CA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

23 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Arash Kermanshahi , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1023027695

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Nicole Honey

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1043843246

Dr. Matthew Weber , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1073099438

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Clark Yin

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1114555661

Dr. Kace Ezzet , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1134195670

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Mia Van Peenen , FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1154282291

Family Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active June 30, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 30, 2009

Registered at 10666 N TORREY PINES RD, LA JOLLA, CA 920371027 (Tel: 8585547993)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 30, 2009

Registered at FILE# 54433, LOS ANGELES, CA 900740001

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 30, 2009

Recorded as RICHARD WALKER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 30, 2009

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #G38290 in CA)

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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: 1255378550

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 02, 2006

Last Update: June 30, 2009

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

File# 54433

Los Angeles, CA 900740001

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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