Dr. Andrew Walter, MD
Wilmington, DE
30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walter, Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist in Wilmington, DE?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Walter?
Dr. Andrew Walter, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Walter empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Anemia, Astrocytoma, Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors, Brain Tumors-Recurrent, Hematologic Disorders, Medulloblastoma, Neuro-Oncology, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Wilmington, DE community, Dr. Walter is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Walter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology; Children'S Hosp-Philadelphia, Pediatrics | Chldns Hosp Philadelphia
Medical School: University of Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny
Is Dr. Walter board certified as a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Walter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Walter speak?
Dr. Walter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist like Dr. Walter typically treat?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Dr. Walter 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. Walter. 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALL Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Childhood Leukemia in Remission
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9101: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Sickle Cell Disorder with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Atypical Sickle Cell Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D57819: Other sickle-cell disorders with crisis, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist like Dr. Walter typically perform?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Dr. Walter performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Walter. 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:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
Does Dr. Walter accept my insurance?
Dr. Walter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 651-4945 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walter accept in Wilmington, DE?
Dr. Walter in Wilmington, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
State of Delaware
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Walter's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Walter affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Walter has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Walter's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629160445.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walter