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Dr. Debra Walks, MD

Pediatrician

Mobile, AL

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Walks, Pediatrician in Mobile, AL?

    Dr. Debra Walks, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Mobile, AL. She is board certified. Dr. Walks graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Walks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walks’s office at (251) 690-8158.

    Where did Dr. Walks go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Pediatrics | University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: University of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville | University of Florida College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Walks board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Debra Walks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Walks speak?

    Dr. Walks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Walks typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Walks 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. Walks. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Walks typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Debra Walks may include:

    Please contact Dr. Walks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Walks accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Walks' office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Walks' office located?

    Dr. Debra Walks' Primary Practice

    251 N Bayou St

    Mobile, AL 36603

    (251) 690-8158

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    What is Dr. Walks's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Walks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790883262.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walks?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walks

    What is Dr. Debra Walks's specialty?

    Dr. Walks is a Pediatrician near Mobile, AL.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Debra Walks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Walks is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Debra Walks accepting new patients in Mobile, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Debra Walks is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Debra Walks offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Walks' office at (251) 690-8158 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Debra Walks?

    Please contact Dr. Walks' office at (251) 690-8158 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Walks' office located?

    Dr. Walks' office is located in Mobile, AL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Debra Walks have?

    Dr. Debra Walks is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.