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Active NPI 1275530644 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Timothy L Walker , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Tea, SD

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Timothy Walker, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Tea, SD. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana Medical College, School Of Medicine Of Purdue University in 1998, Dr. Walker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2120 LIVE STRONGER ST.

Dr. Walker is affiliated with Orthopedic Institute Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, x-ray of knee, 3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2120 Live Stronger St

Tea, SD 570648331

Telephone 6053315890
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Orthopedic Institute Pc Facility NPI 1245263326

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana Medical College, School Of Medicine Of Purdue University

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Tea, SD

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
28 Yrs +3.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.3 Yrs
State Avg: 24.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
12 Specialists

Practicing in Tea, SD (120 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
41.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
84.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Walker (28 Years) 28 Yrs
Tea Specialty Average (24.3 Years) 24.3 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
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg
4,092 58 $28.00 $8.82
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg
1,292 84 $1.00 $0.11
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views
204 168 $157.00 $39.54
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
187 132 $360.36 $68.86
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views
185 156 $134.00 $32.74
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
182 146 $182.00 $45.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
180 155 $186.00 $87.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
154 144 $270.00 $123.26
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
107 105 $8250.00 $1179.04
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
90 88 $113.00 $54.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
74 74 $405.00 $159.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
61 61 $266.00 $106.59
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis
46 46 $8258.00 $1181.33
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast
32 30 $2018.00 $200.11
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views
28 28 $195.00 $40.98
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
24 20 $132.00 $27.81
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope
21 21 $3325.00 $507.83
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
21 18 $176.00 $37.62
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views
15 15 $114.00 $27.05
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views
14 14 $209.00 $51.56
27487 Revision of thigh and lower leg bone components of total knee joint prosthesis
12 12 $10714.00 $1606.21

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-22
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License SD 5456

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
6402250 (SD)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Orthopedic Institute Pc

407 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 570062427

Phone: 6053315890

Orthopedic Institute Pc

715 S Main Ave, Sioux Center, IA 512501349

Phone: 6053315890

Orthopedic Institute Pc

810 E 23rd St, Sioux Falls, SD 571052135

Orthopedic Institute Pc

4600 S Tennis Ln, Sioux Falls, SD 571062244

Phone: 6053315890

Orthopedic Institute Pc

503 E Lincoln St, Hendricks, MN 561369598

Phone: 8883315890

Orthopedic Institute Pc

1300 S Burr St, Mitchell, SD 573014551

Phone: 6053315890

Orthopedic Institute Pc

1101 Broadway Ave, Yankton, SD 570782835

Phone: 6053315890

Orthopedic Institute Pc

2120 Live Stronger St, Tea, SD 570648331

Phone: 6053315890

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Walter Carlson , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1003823170

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Megan Cook

Physical Therapist

NPI 1013146935
John Oldenkamp , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013740091

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Scott Mcpherson

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery

NPI 1013993195
Shelly Price , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1033188420

Physical Therapist

Dr. Aaron Olson , DPT, ATC, CSCS

Physical Therapist - Orthopedic

NPI 1033556014

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location April 22, 2026

Registered at 2120 LIVE STRONGER ST, TEA, SD 570648331 (Tel: 6053315890)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 22, 2026

Registered at 2120 LIVE STRONGER ST, TEA, SD 570648331 (Tel: 6053315890)

NPI Profile Active April 18, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location April 18, 2013

Registered at 1210 W 18TH ST STE G01, SIOUX FALLS, SD 571044651 (Tel: 6053282663)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 18, 2013

Registered at PO BOX 5074, SIOUX FALLS, SD 571175074 (Tel: 6053286585)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 18, 2013

Recorded as TIMOTHY WALKER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 18, 2013

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #5456 in SD)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 30, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1275530644
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 30, 2005
Last Update: April 22, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2120 Live Stronger St

Tea, SD 570648331

Phone: 6053315890

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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