Dr. Melanie S Z Walker , MD
Neurological Surgery • Seattle, WA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Melanie Walker, MD is a certified Neurological Surgery practicing in Seattle, WA. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1998, Dr. Walker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER.
Dr. Walker is affiliated with The Association Of University Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access, imaging of blood vessel, radiological supervision and interpretation of obstruction of blood vessel via catheter. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
Harborview Medical Center
325 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
Medicare Profile & Education
University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
1998
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Neurological Surgery in Seattle, WA
Practicing in Seattle, WA (239 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
|
36 | 34 | $43.29 | $14.88 |
|
75898
Imaging of blood vessel
|
29 | 17 | $281.57 | $97.53 |
|
75894
Radiological supervision and interpretation of obstruction of blood vessel via catheter
|
26 | 19 | $219.42 | $76.50 |
|
36224
Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist
|
25 | 25 | $1505.64 | $460.46 |
|
61624
Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery
|
22 | 16 | $3583.13 | $1220.50 |
|
36227
Insertion of tube into external neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist
|
20 | 19 | $436.25 | $163.68 |
|
61645
Removal of blood clot and injection to dissolve blood clot from head artery using fluoroscopic guidance, accessed through skin
|
18 | 18 | $2718.27 | $896.92 |
|
36226
Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist
|
16 | 16 | $1302.02 | $243.79 |
|
76377
3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing
|
11 | 11 | $117.06 | $41.28 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2084N0400X
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
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Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
The Association Of University Physicians
1701 Columbia Rd, Seattle, WA 981950001
Phone: 2065983100
The Association Of University Physicians
325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 981042420
Phone: 2067313000
The Association Of University Physicians
1959 Ne Pacific St, Seattle, WA 981950001
Phone: 2065984333
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Psychologist - Clinical
Internal Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
Internal Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Career & Practice History Timeline
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, 325 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98104 (Tel: 2067313000)
Registered at PO BOX 50095, SEATTLE, WA 981455095
Recorded as MELANIE WALKER, MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (License #MD00043583 in WA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
Po Box 50095
Seattle, WA 981455095
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