Active NPI 1942243878 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joel Wayne Walker , MD

Internal Medicine • Bedford, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joel Walker, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Bedford, TX. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1995, Dr. Walker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1305 AIRPORT FWY STE 320.

Dr. Walker is affiliated with Medical Clinic Of North Texas, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count, blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1305 Airport Fwy Ste 320

Bedford, TX 760211116

Telephone 8176843500

Fax 8176843510

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Bedford, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

31 Yrs +6.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.6 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

52 Specialists

Practicing in Bedford, TX (9538 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

19.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

48.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Walker (31 Years) 31 Yrs

Bedford Specialty Average (24.6 Years) 24.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	86	76	$22.00	$7.61
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	84	75	$29.00	$10.35
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	77	69	$10.00	$8.40
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	75	70	$37.00	$13.12
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	70	64	$48.00	$16.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	48	$219.00	$125.86
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	54	51	$27.00	$9.52
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	34	33	$15.00	$5.08
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	34	33	$13.00	$6.11
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	30	30	$240.00	$127.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	19	$150.00	$89.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	227	131	$22.00	$7.62
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	224	131	$29.00	$10.35
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	215	123	$10.00	$2.95
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	186	119	$37.00	$13.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	173	107	$219.00	$124.83
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	144	107	$48.00	$16.53
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	121	75	$27.00	$9.59
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	91	91	$240.00	$130.04
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	56	46	$15.00	$5.07
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	56	46	$13.00	$6.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	33	$150.00	$85.32
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	25	17	$51.00	$18.22
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	22	18	$25.00	$8.93
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	19	19	$51.00	$29.32
84481 Thyroid hormone, t3 measurement, free	18	15	$47.00	$16.75
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	12	12	$145.00	$70.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	262	150	$29.00	$10.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	261	137	$219.00	$128.42
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	251	150	$22.00	$7.73
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	238	146	$10.00	$3.00
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	208	142	$37.00	$13.39
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	177	133	$48.00	$16.75
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	151	95	$27.00	$9.68
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	96	96	$240.00	$134.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	75	57	$150.00	$90.87
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	62	47	$13.00	$6.23
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	61	46	$15.00	$5.18
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	32	32	$51.00	$17.00
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free	31	31	$46.00	$29.89
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	17	17	$51.00	$19.31
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	17	16	$51.00	$18.39
85652 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated	15	11	$8.00	$2.70
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	14	13	$295.00	$182.60
83970 Parathormone (parathyroid hormone) level	12	12	$114.00	$41.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	344	179	$10.00	$2.98
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	280	169	$22.00	$7.71
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	279	168	$29.00	$10.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	266	154	$219.00	$109.35
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	219	158	$37.00	$13.30
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	190	144	$48.00	$16.68
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	158	93	$27.00	$9.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	141	97	$150.00	$75.14
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	100	100	$240.37	$117.64
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	67	56	$13.00	$6.17
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	67	56	$15.00	$5.13
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	49	46	$51.00	$16.70
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	44	44	$51.00	$17.13
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free	42	42	$46.00	$29.23
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	32	32	$51.00	$19.19
81003 Automated urinalysis test	14	13	$7.00	$2.22
85652 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated	13	11	$8.00	$2.67
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	12	11	$24.00	$7.98
G2012 Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m servic	12	11	$30.00	$14.10
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	11	11	$76.00	$35.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	458	205	$10.00	$2.93
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	384	197	$29.00	$11.51
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	380	195	$22.00	$8.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	348	158	$219.00	$108.49
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	275	177	$37.00	$14.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	256	132	$150.00	$74.01
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	224	170	$48.00	$18.30
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	193	93	$27.00	$10.53
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	142	142	$240.00	$116.62
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	94	89	$51.00	$16.99
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	77	77	$51.00	$16.41
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	58	47	$15.00	$5.56
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	58	47	$13.00	$6.03
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	37	37	$86.00	$54.75
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free	33	33	$46.00	$27.45
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	26	25	$76.00	$35.44
83550 Iron binding capacity	21	13	$24.00	$9.52
83540 Iron level	21	13	$18.00	$7.05
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	17	17	$59.00	$16.41
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	15	15	$51.00	$20.03
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	14	12	$51.00	$20.03
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	14	12	$24.00	$8.79
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	11	11	$33.00	$16.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	527	224	$10.00	$2.93
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	438	209	$29.00	$12.76
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	430	207	$22.00	$9.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	371	175	$219.00	$103.45
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	303	187	$37.00	$16.16
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	248	187	$48.00	$20.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	247	147	$150.00	$69.95
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	223	103	$27.00	$11.70
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	147	147	$240.00	$111.19
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	136	128	$51.00	$16.26
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	81	80	$51.00	$20.22
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	64	51	$15.00	$6.26
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	64	51	$13.00	$6.11
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	51	51	$86.00	$52.30
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	31	31	$51.00	$22.26
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	29	29	$76.00	$34.55
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	23	11	$33.00	$16.22
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free	21	21	$46.00	$23.57
83540 Iron level	20	14	$18.00	$7.83
83550 Iron binding capacity	20	14	$24.00	$10.57
84550 Uric acid level, blood	19	14	$13.00	$5.47
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	17	14	$24.00	$9.76
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	16	11	$75.00	$35.82
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	13	13	$59.00	$20.22
81003 Automated urinalysis test	12	12	$7.00	$2.71
85652 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated	11	11	$8.00	$3.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	546	227	$10.00	$2.92
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	457	218	$29.00	$12.09
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	453	217	$22.00	$10.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	433	192	$219.00	$105.79
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	293	195	$37.00	$13.97
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	238	182	$47.41	$22.51
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	234	100	$27.00	$12.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	223	142	$149.35	$71.63
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	148	148	$240.00	$114.30
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	140	127	$51.00	$16.70
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	95	91	$51.00	$25.11
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	51	46	$13.00	$6.04
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	51	46	$15.00	$6.84
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free	46	46	$46.00	$23.57
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	36	36	$50.00	$18.65
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	34	32	$76.00	$35.33
85652 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated	24	18	$8.00	$3.63
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	20	19	$133.00	$60.37
81003 Automated urinalysis test	19	18	$7.00	$3.02
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	19	19	$51.00	$24.73
84550 Uric acid level, blood	18	12	$13.00	$4.30
87086 Bacterial colony count, urine	18	17	$23.33	$10.85
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	16	11	$75.00	$36.53
83540 Iron level	16	12	$18.00	$7.61
83550 Iron binding capacity	16	12	$24.00	$10.28
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	13	11	$51.00	$24.73
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	13	11	$81.00	$45.67

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX L3862

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Pediatrics

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208000000X

State License TX L3862

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

151766601 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

151766602 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Medical Clinic Of North Texas, Pllc

1305 Airport Fwy, Bedford, TX 760211116

Phone: 8176843500

Secondary Practice Locations

1305 Airport Fwy Ste 320

Bedford, TX 76021

Phone: 8176843500

1615 Hospital Pkwy, Suite 103

Bedford, TX 760225934

Phone: 8176843500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

11 Associated Practitioners

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Family Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1033636477

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. Julie Olivo , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1124061015

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Aaisha Kandel

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1215799960

Dr. Juby Joseph , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1437447588

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Zeboonisha Damji , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1497034607

Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 04, 2019

Pediatrics (License #L3862 in TX)

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Updated Practice Location July 31, 2019

Registered at 1305 AIRPORT FWY STE 320, BEDFORD, TX 76021 (Tel: 8176843500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 31, 2019

Registered at 1305 AIRPORT FWY STE 320, BEDFORD, TX 760211116 (Tel: 8176843500)

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NPI Profile Active June 16, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 16, 2016

Registered at 1615 HOSPITAL PKWY, SUITE 103, BEDFORD, TX 760225934 (Tel: 8176843500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 16, 2016

Registered at 1615 HOSPITAL PKWY, SUITE 103, BEDFORD, TX 760225934 (Tel: 8176843500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 16, 2016

Recorded as JOEL WALKER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 16, 2016

Internal Medicine (License #L3862 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1942243878

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 14, 2006

Last Update: November 04, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1305 Airport Fwy Ste 320

Bedford, TX 760211116

Phone: 8176843500

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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