Active NPI 1023127230 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Walter Andrew Halek , DPM

Podiatrist • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Walter Halek, DPM is a certified Podiatrist practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine in 1991, Dr. Halek delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5618 S PULASKI RD.

Dr. Halek accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of fingernails or toenails, removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths, removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5618 S Pulaski Rd

Chicago, IL 60629

Telephone 7737675707

Fax 7737675769

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Podiatrist in Chicago, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

35 Yrs +9.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.9 Yrs

State Avg: 29.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

163 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (647 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

1.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

6.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Halek (35 Years) 35 Yrs

Chicago Specialty Average (25.9 Years) 25.9 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
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	767	207	$55.00	$45.85
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths	500	157	$95.24	$91.93
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	268	95	$85.17	$83.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	797	246	$55.00	$45.78
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths	531	186	$95.00	$92.29
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	251	101	$85.00	$82.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	499	181	$55.00	$46.65
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths	260	114	$95.00	$93.10
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	176	76	$85.00	$83.91
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	55	30	$110.00	$87.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	879	231	$55.00	$47.37
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths	597	185	$95.00	$93.21
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	264	99	$85.00	$83.74
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	231	55	$110.00	$88.23
99343 New patient home visit, typically 45 minutes	14	14	$139.29	$129.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	662	227	$53.78	$46.76
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths	511	192	$92.53	$82.11
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	203	102	$82.24	$74.37
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	148	46	$110.00	$86.10
11719 Trimming of fingernails or toenails	40	21	$25.00	$7.14
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	35	21	$40.00	$33.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	937	268	$50.03	$46.33
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths	720	224	$83.33	$74.41
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	591	200	$50.00	$25.86
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths	351	149	$85.00	$30.68
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	331	123	$73.64	$66.56
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	258	122	$74.96	$23.34
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	177	41	$107.46	$86.11
11719 Trimming of fingernails or toenails	114	35	$25.35	$7.41
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	97	33	$40.41	$33.68
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	19	12	$40.00	$15.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	1,152	302	$50.03	$45.12
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths	814	249	$75.00	$65.93
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	735	224	$50.00	$25.24
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	489	165	$65.00	$57.81
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths	422	174	$75.00	$30.62
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	348	157	$65.00	$22.78
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	183	40	$100.00	$84.13
11719 Trimming of fingernails or toenails	146	54	$25.00	$7.18
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	129	51	$40.00	$32.73
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	31	16	$40.00	$14.81
11719 Trimming of fingernails or toenails	26	16	$25.00	$4.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	1,072	309	$50.03	$44.21
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails	743	218	$50.00	$25.09
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths	726	234	$75.00	$63.86
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	527	185	$65.00	$56.88
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths	398	154	$75.00	$29.72
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths	367	155	$65.00	$22.66
11719 Trimming of fingernails or toenails	183	59	$25.00	$6.93
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	168	40	$100.00	$83.70
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	162	56	$40.00	$31.43
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails	20	15	$40.00	$14.71
11719 Trimming of fingernails or toenails	18	15	$25.00	$4.07

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Podiatrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 213E00000X

A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.

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 July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 5618 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60629 (Tel: 7737675707)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 5618 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60629 (Tel: 7737675707)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as WALTER HALEK, DPM

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Podiatrist

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1023127230

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 30, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5618 S Pulaski Rd

Chicago, IL 60629

Phone: 7737675707

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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