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Dr. Melanie Walker, MD

Neurosurgeon, Neurologist

Seattle, WA

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Walker, Neurosurgeon in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Melanie Walker, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 21 years. Dr. Walker completed her residency at Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Neurology. Dr. Walker is fluent in English, Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walker’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walker’s office.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Neurology

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx

    What languages does Dr. Walker speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Walker typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Walker 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. Walker. 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Stroke due to clot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
    • I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Brain Disease
    • Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor
    • Cerebral meningeal tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Walker typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Walker 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. Walker. 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:

    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • External carotid angiography
    • Neck artery imaging with catheter
    • Selective carotid catheterization

    CPT Codes:

    • 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Angiography
    • Cerebral Angiography
    • Neck Artery X-ray
    • Carotid Artery Imaging
    • Brain Blood Vessel Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 36223: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Does Dr. Walker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Walker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Walker accept in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Walker in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Walker's office located?

    Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave

    Seattle, WA 98104

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    Dr. Melanie Walker's Practice 2

    908 Jefferson St Fl 5

    Seattle, WA 98104

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    Dr. Melanie Walker's Practice 3

    1701 Columbia Rd

    Seattle, WA 98195

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    What hospitals are Dr. Walker affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Walker has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Harborview Medical Center,Seattle, WA

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

    Dr. Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578643540.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walker?

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

    What is Dr. Melanie Walker's specialty?

    Dr. Walker is a Neurosurgeon near Seattle, WA.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

    Is Dr. Melanie Walker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Walker is affiliated with Uw Medical Center - Montlake which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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

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    Is Dr. Melanie Walker accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Melanie Walker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melanie Walker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Walker's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Melanie Walker?

    Please contact Dr. Walker's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Walker's office located?

    Dr. Walker's office is located in Seattle, WA.