Active NPI 1134546013 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph D. Walch , MD, PhD

Anesthesiology • Norfolk, VA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Walch, MD, PhD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Norfolk, VA. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2014, Dr. Walch delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 600 GRESHAM DR.

Dr. Walch maintains professional affiliations with Atlantic Anesthesia, Inc, Smg Anesthesia Specialists Llc, Consultants In Pain Management Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

600 Gresham Dr

Norfolk, VA 23507

Telephone 2106834369

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Medical Center Radiologists Inc Facility NPI 1720079254

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Norfolk, VA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

12 Yrs -6.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.8 Yrs

State Avg: 26.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

71 Specialists

Practicing in Norfolk, VA (1494 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

95.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Walch (12 Years) 12 Yrs

Norfolk Specialty Average (18.8 Years) 18.8 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
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	62	62	$1770.97	$69.56
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	36	36	$265.00	$65.37
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	35	35	$1588.57	$61.55
00410 Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm	22	22	$1518.18	$52.56
01630 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure at upper arm and shoulder joint including	22	22	$2463.64	$112.82
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	18	18	$3466.67	$169.01
00104 Anesthesia for electroshock therapy	16	12	$1350.00	$52.92
01638 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement	15	15	$4280.00	$199.35
01400 Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope	13	13	$1769.23	$78.32
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	13	13	$371.00	$55.42
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	12	12	$3350.00	$160.37
00320 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older	11	11	$3036.36	$129.67
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	11	11	$1763.64	$74.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	81	81	$265.00	$66.86
01630 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure at upper arm and shoulder joint including	59	59	$2528.81	$120.78
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	43	43	$2041.86	$94.83
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	36	36	$371.00	$47.03
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	25	25	$1440.00	$65.73
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	24	24	$1800.00	$74.81
01400 Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope	22	22	$1709.09	$79.60
64445 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve)	18	18	$371.00	$71.17
01830 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure on bones of forearm, wrist, or hand	17	17	$1764.71	$87.37
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	15	15	$3613.33	$169.34
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	12	12	$4066.67	$204.70
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$1654.55	$66.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	213	211	$106.00	$30.57
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	181	180	$265.00	$62.37
01630 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure at upper arm and shoulder joint including	146	145	$2498.63	$126.10
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	71	63	$1292.96	$60.09
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	63	58	$1863.49	$92.25
01400 Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope	37	37	$1816.22	$86.80
01830 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure on bones of forearm, wrist, or hand	31	31	$1645.16	$78.41
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	30	29	$371.00	$37.53
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	18	18	$3311.11	$171.34
64445 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve)	17	16	$371.00	$53.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	101	101	$106.00	$31.23
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	86	86	$265.00	$63.74
01630 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure at upper arm and shoulder joint including	83	83	$2525.30	$137.60
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	35	35	$2182.86	$131.18
01830 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure on bones of forearm, wrist, or hand	31	30	$1419.35	$71.34
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	25	25	$1752.00	$79.01
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	23	23	$1573.91	$68.50
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	20	$53.00	$36.06
01400 Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope	16	16	$1700.00	$87.50
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	13	13	$371.00	$32.83
64445 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve)	12	12	$371.00	$54.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	63	62	$1698.67	$78.81
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	41	41	$1410.24	$81.61
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	29	29	$3440.14	$186.81
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	28	28	$1498.00	$69.43
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	19	19	$1887.79	$87.59
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	19	19	$106.00	$32.15
00918 Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope	18	18	$2003.56	$99.73
00410 Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm	17	17	$1406.59	$65.52
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	13	13	$3497.85	$187.02
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	12	12	$371.00	$54.72
01844 Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt	11	11	$3082.55	$151.55
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	11	11	$2690.55	$135.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	77	77	$1629.57	$75.49
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	50	50	$1492.26	$70.42
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	34	34	$106.00	$32.07
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	30	30	$1514.70	$76.80
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	24	24	$1807.67	$100.35
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	22	22	$371.00	$59.56
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	20	20	$106.00	$39.03
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	20	20	$1664.30	$80.74
00918 Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope	18	18	$1984.28	$149.03
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	17	17	$3300.00	$190.80
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	16	16	$2325.81	$117.23
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	14	14	$1375.79	$54.38
00410 Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm	14	14	$1282.29	$56.43
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	13	13	$3121.46	$166.45
00320 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older	13	13	$3581.77	$191.21
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	12	11	$6467.08	$360.36
00862 Anesthesia for procedure on upper urinary tubes or removal of kidney for transplant	11	11	$4335.00	$219.44
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	11	11	$3094.00	$159.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	40	40	$1503.60	$73.21
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	31	30	$1351.16	$66.51
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	14	14	$106.00	$38.36
00410 Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm	14	14	$1240.21	$57.50
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	12	12	$106.00	$31.86
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	11	11	$3156.91	$177.68

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License VA 0101264394

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Atlantic Anesthesia, Inc

600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA 235071904

Phone: 7574730055

Consultants In Pain Management Inc

600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA 235071904

Phone: 7574730055

Smg Anesthesia Specialists Llc

3000 Coliseum Dr, Hampton, VA 236665963

Phone: 7577362650

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Abigail Smith , DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Katherine Mcknew , PT

Physical Therapist

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Physical Therapist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location July 17, 2018

Registered at 600 GRESHAM DR, NORFOLK, VA 23507 (Tel: 2106834369)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 17, 2018

Registered at 134 BUSINESS PARK DR, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 234626523 (Tel: 7574730055)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 17, 2018

Anesthesiology (License #0101264394 in VA)

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NPI Profile Active March 27, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 27, 2014

Registered at 8119 BRAES RUN, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782545374 (Tel: 2106834369)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 27, 2014

Registered at 8119 BRAES RUN, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782545374 (Tel: 2106834369)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 27, 2014

Recorded as JOSEPH WALCH, M.D., PH.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 27, 2014

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 27, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1134546013

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 27, 2014

Last Update: July 17, 2018

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

134 Business Park Dr

Virginia Beach, VA 234626523

Phone: 7574730055

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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