Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walters, Family Medicine Specialist in Saratoga, CA?
Where did Dr. Walters go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Family Medicine | University at Albany | Albany Medical Center Program
Medical School: Albany Medical College of Union University
Is Dr. Walters board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Walters, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Walters speak?
Dr. Walters and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Walters typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Walters diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Walters. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mild Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Mild major depression
- Mild depressive episode
- Low mood
ICD-10 Codes:
- F320: Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes nerve issues
- Diabetic nervous system problems
- Nerve damage from type 2 diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1149: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic neurological complication
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Walters typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Walters may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Walters' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Walters accept my insurance?
Dr. Walters accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 253-4806 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walters accept in Saratoga, CA?
Dr. Walters in Saratoga, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Walters' office located?
Dr. Joseph Walters' Primary Practice
12961 Village Dr Ste A
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 253-4806
What hospitals are Dr. Walters affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Walters has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Walters's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144326752.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walters?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walters