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Active NPI 1710975032 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John Fletcher Walker , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Tyler, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Walker, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Tyler, TX. With approximately 61 years of clinical experience since graduating from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1965, Dr. Walker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3414 GOLDEN RD.

Dr. Walker is affiliated with Ortholonestar Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3414 Golden Rd

Tyler, TX 757018336

Telephone 9039397500
Fax 9039397728
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Tyler Anesthesia Group, Pa Facility NPI 1740228261

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Tulane University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1965

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Tyler, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
61 Yrs +32.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 28.7 Yrs
State Avg: 25.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
22 Specialists

Practicing in Tyler, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
77.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Walker (61 Years) 61 Yrs
Tyler Specialty Average (28.7 Years) 28.7 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
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
62 58 $859.00 $195.67

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX D3540

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

Ortholonestar Pllc

3414 Golden Rd, Tyler, TX 757018336

Phone: 9039397500

Ortholonestar Pllc

3800 Gaylord Pkwy, Frisco, TX 750349635

Phone: 2142202468

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Lynsie Doughten , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1013754043

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. Claire Tibiletti , MD

Pain Medicine - Interventional Pain Medicine

NPI 1013937556

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jordan Cooke , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1033628383

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Marc Reimers , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1053946368

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. Andrew Hester , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1063874071

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Lindsey Markel , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1104450832

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active January 21, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 21, 2015

Registered at 3414 GOLDEN RD, TYLER, TX 757018336 (Tel: 9039397500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 21, 2015

Registered at PO BOX 130189, TYLER, TX 757130189 (Tel: 9039397500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 21, 2015

Recorded as JOHN WALKER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 21, 2015

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #D3540 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 11, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1710975032
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 11, 2005
Last Update: January 21, 2015
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 130189

Tyler, TX 757130189

Phone: 9039397500

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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