Active NPI 1689605156 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Shaka Malik Walker , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Pittsburgh, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Shaka Walker, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 2000, Dr. Walker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1050 BOWER HILL RD STE 105.

Dr. Walker is affiliated with St Clair Medical Services Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, 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

1050 Bower Hill Rd Ste 105

Pittsburgh, PA 152431866

Telephone 4129427262

Fax 4129427397

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 St. Clair Medical Services Inc. Facility NPI 1326590290

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Georgetown University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Pittsburgh, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

26 Yrs +5.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.7 Yrs

State Avg: 27.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

147 Specialists

Practicing in Pittsburgh, PA (1345 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

68.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Walker (26 Years) 26 Yrs

Pittsburgh Specialty Average (20.7 Years) 20.7 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	7,808	71	$0.41	$0.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	343	152	$211.00	$85.85
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	317	106	$140.00	$71.41
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	113	81	$87.52	$43.90
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	106	29	$474.00	$119.69
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	91	74	$126.00	$53.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	86	63	$314.00	$121.05
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	82	42	$105.76	$40.68
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	66	46	$18.00	$6.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	52	$316.00	$105.37
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	34	20	$74.63	$30.84
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	31	16	$93.03	$37.75
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	25	17	$90.00	$31.64
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$482.00	$158.29
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	19	19	$602.00	$164.16
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	14	13	$4109.00	$1215.17
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	12	12	$101.00	$36.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	296	149	$211.00	$86.32
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	261	111	$140.00	$70.28
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	234	106	$18.00	$7.59
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	128	95	$126.00	$53.83
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	87	74	$101.78	$44.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	85	65	$314.00	$122.30
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	73	52	$111.58	$42.06
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	69	$316.00	$107.08
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	63	19	$474.00	$126.73
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	28	19	$75.64	$31.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$482.00	$159.67
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	25	17	$94.76	$38.34
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	25	12	$87.69	$33.87
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	18	$407.00	$125.53
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	18	13	$90.00	$34.18
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	15	15	$602.00	$167.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	183	95	$211.00	$87.99
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	178	75	$140.00	$71.23
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	135	64	$18.00	$6.57
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	72	16	$474.00	$130.91
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	60	43	$126.00	$54.75
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	44	35	$94.09	$45.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	33	$314.00	$123.82
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	32	22	$105.48	$41.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$316.00	$108.59
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	19	18	$602.00	$183.20
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$407.00	$131.05
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	15	14	$80.65	$31.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	129	79	$211.00	$88.34
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	127	56	$140.00	$70.37
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	118	53	$18.00	$5.58
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	103	74	$126.00	$54.81
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	22	17	$88.86	$44.34
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	17	15	$112.64	$42.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	15	$314.00	$127.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$316.00	$109.95
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$217.00	$71.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	152	86	$211.00	$72.33
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	122	64	$140.00	$71.50
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	119	59	$18.00	$6.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	48	39	$126.00	$44.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$316.00	$105.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	18	$314.00	$106.71
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	19	16	$96.84	$42.02
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$407.00	$136.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	257	124	$211.00	$70.93
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	139	72	$147.05	$66.98
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	116	67	$18.00	$6.24
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	59	$316.00	$105.20
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	51	35	$63.31	$21.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	33	$314.00	$104.97
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	44	11	$474.00	$141.78
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	36	28	$94.89	$39.20
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	19	12	$78.37	$27.26
73050 X-ray of both collar bones joints	16	16	$72.00	$25.00
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$407.00	$135.07
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	15	11	$79.00	$29.01
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$126.00	$43.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	283	130	$211.00	$68.37
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	134	70	$174.48	$64.41
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	109	62	$18.00	$6.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	77	$316.00	$101.07
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	46	34	$58.65	$18.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	34	$314.00	$99.14
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	31	20	$62.26	$19.87
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	27	21	$91.00	$28.94
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	24	16	$65.67	$21.59
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	23	15	$93.35	$28.37
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$407.00	$124.61
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	16	12	$125.00	$57.66
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	12	11	$76.25	$23.38
73050 X-ray of both collar bones joints	11	11	$72.00	$22.87
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$602.00	$194.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	158	77	$211.00	$66.63
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	82	44	$189.94	$61.66
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	71	40	$18.00	$5.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	53	$316.00	$100.03
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	25	12	$125.00	$68.62
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	20	14	$58.00	$10.76
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	18	17	$407.00	$130.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	13	$314.00	$96.33
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$602.00	$192.77

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-16

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License PA MD449662

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

St Clair Medical Services Inc

3928 Washington Rd, Mcmurray, PA 153172593

St Clair Medical Services Inc

1000 Bower Hill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 152431873

Secondary Practice Locations

3928 Washington Rd Ste 270

Mc Murray, PA 153172593

Phone: 4129427262

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

Jessica Leavengood , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1225408230

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Nicole Fanelli , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1346899895

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Joelle O'connell , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1679141352

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Todd Balog , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1851528293

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 March 16, 2021

Registered at 1050 BOWER HILL RD STE 105, PITTSBURGH, PA 152431866 (Tel: 4129427262)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 16, 2021

Registered at 1000 BOWER HILL ROAD, ATTN ST CLAIR HOSPITAL - AFFILIATE BILLING - PAMALYN, PITTSBURGH, PA 152431873 (Tel: 4129422548)

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NPI Profile Active July 21, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 21, 2014

Registered at 800 PLAZA DR, STE 240, BELLE VERNON, PA 150124019 (Tel: 7243795816)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 21, 2014

Registered at 800 PLAZA DR, STE 240, BELLE VERNON, PA 150124019 (Tel: 7243795816)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 21, 2014

Recorded as SHAKA WALKER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 21, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD449662 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 05, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1689605156

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 05, 2006

Last Update: March 16, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1000 Bower Hill Road, Attn St Clair Hospital - Affiliate Billing - Pamalyn

Pittsburgh, PA 152431873

Phone: 4129422548

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