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Active NPI 1396710364 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David Sellers Walton , MD

Ophthalmology • Boston, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Walton, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Boston, MA. With approximately 65 years of clinical experience since graduating from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1961, Dr. Walton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8 HAWTHORNE PLACE, SUITE 110.

Dr. Walton accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8 Hawthorne Place, Suite 110

Boston, MA 02114

Telephone 6172273011
Fax 6172273011

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Duke University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1961

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Boston, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
65 Yrs +45.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.9 Yrs
State Avg: 30.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
339 Specialists

Practicing in Boston, MA (841 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
60.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Walton (65 Years) 65 Yrs
Boston Specialty Average (19.9 Years) 19.9 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
47 23 $350.00 $139.86

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-06-05
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MA MA56943

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MA 56943

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0009X

State License MA MA56943

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions.

Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0110X

State License MA MA56943

An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.

Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0110X

State License MA 569453

An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.

Pediatrics

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208000000X

State License MA 56943

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
0190977 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Ma
M07105 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tufts Health Plan
700954 (MA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1194952648

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 05, 2022

Registered at 8 HAWTHORNE PLACE, SUITE 110, BOSTON, MA 02114 (Tel: 6172273011)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 05, 2022

Registered at 8 HAWTHORNE PLACE, SUITE 110, BOSTON, MA 02114 (Tel: 6172273011)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 05, 2022

Recorded as DAVID WALTON, M.D.

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 2 LONGFELLOW PLACE, #201, BOSTON, MA 02114 (Tel: 6172273011)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 9142, CHARLESTOWN, MA 021299142 (Tel: 6177240287)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as DAVID WALTON, MD

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

Ophthalmology (License #56943 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 22, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1396710364
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 22, 2006
Last Update: June 05, 2022
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

8 Hawthorne Place, Suite 110

Boston, MA 02114

Phone: 6172273011

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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