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Dr. Christopher Walton , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Eugene, OR

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Walton, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery in Eugene, OR. Practice services are available at 55 COBURG RD under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

55 Coburg Rd

Eugene, OR 974012433

Telephone 5414858111
Fax 5418680883
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Slocum Orthopedics, Pc Facility NPI 1881694867

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Eugene, OR

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 30.8 Yrs
State Avg: 26.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
20 Specialists

Practicing in Eugene, OR (360 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
15.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
70.6% 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 (2018)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg
1,056 94 $8.90 $0.12
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg
526 93 $31.84 $6.98
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
245 83 $231.10 $54.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
180 136 $193.00 $73.59
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views
143 106 $105.52 $35.73
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
91 77 $123.60 $40.38
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
67 55 $115.00 $44.74
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose
63 14 $283.37 $143.71
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
49 49 $285.00 $109.86
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views
46 35 $88.54 $31.73
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
41 37 $5185.83 $1418.46
77073 Imaging for bone length assessment
31 28 $106.52 $25.10
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast
25 12 $619.88 $123.08
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle
24 13 $198.00 $48.95
29884 Repair of knee joint and removal of scar tissue using an endoscope
16 16 $2035.00 $625.32
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
14 13 $87.57 $30.01
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope
12 12 $1793.58 $561.80

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License OR MD17530

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.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0005X

State License OR MD17530

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
030119 (OR)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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Orthopaedic Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Katie Kowalski , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1023374089

Physical Therapist

NPI 1023404977

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Olugbenga Sulaiman , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NPI 1033317367

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Trek Lyons , MD

Family Medicine - Sports Medicine

NPI 1043210248

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Sara Huffman , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1063822625

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active March 13, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 13, 2008

Registered at 55 COBURG RD, EUGENE, OR 974012433 (Tel: 5414858111)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 13, 2008

Registered at 55 COBURG RD, EUGENE, OR 974012433 (Tel: 5414858111)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 13, 2008

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER WALTON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 13, 2008

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD17530 in OR)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 29, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1437159498
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 29, 2005
Last Update: March 13, 2008
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

55 Coburg Rd

Eugene, OR 974012433

Phone: 5414858111

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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