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Active NPI 1720342108 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Lee Walker , MD

Ophthalmology • Tupelo, MS

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lee Walker, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Tupelo, MS. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 2016, Dr. Walker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 610 BRUNSON DR.

Dr. Walker is affiliated with Joseph J. Chappell, Jr., M.D. Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

610 Brunson Dr

Tupelo, MS 388014947

Telephone 6628447211
Fax 6628447211
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Tupelo, MS

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -8.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.8 Yrs
State Avg: 28.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Tupelo, MS (182 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
70.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Walker (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Tupelo Specialty Average (18.8 Years) 18.8 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
1,145 1,060 $160.00 $116.52
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
491 478 $85.00 $15.27
92134 Imaging of retina
465 344 $130.00 $35.52
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
433 283 $140.00 $79.10
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
261 253 $130.00 $32.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
254 184 $115.00 $82.44
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
152 95 $200.00 $33.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
151 151 $220.00 $151.02
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
150 145 $135.00 $55.36
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
107 60 $2420.00 $482.30
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified
103 22 $252.43 $106.68
67028 Injection of drug into eye
102 22 $683.14 $99.48
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
31 26 $1032.26 $290.59
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
16 16 $135.00 $75.47
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
16 16 $35.00 $9.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
15 15 $147.00 $101.27
92250 Photography of the retina
12 12 $115.00 $32.92

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-07-13
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MS T2617

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 MS 23881

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Temporary Medical License Number
T2617 (MS)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Joseph J. Chappell, Jr., M.d. Pa

610 Brunson Dr, Tupelo, MS 388014947

Phone: 6628447211

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1053302125

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1144727298

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1457341729

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1831180900

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 13, 2023

Registered at 610 BRUNSON DR, TUPELO, MS 388014947 (Tel: 6628447211)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 13, 2023

Ophthalmology (License #23881 in MS)

NPI Profile Active June 29, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 29, 2012

Registered at 2500 N STATE ST, DEPT. OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, JACKSON, MS 392164500 (Tel: 6019845023)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 29, 2012

Registered at 2500 N STATE ST, DEPT. OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, JACKSON, MS 392164500 (Tel: 6019845023)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 29, 2012

Recorded as LEE WALKER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 29, 2012

Ophthalmology (License #T2617 in MS)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 29, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1720342108
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 29, 2012
Last Update: July 13, 2023
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

2500 N State St, Dept. Of Ophthalmology

Jackson, MS 392164500

Phone: 6019845023

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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