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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walker, Trauma Surgeon in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Jeffrey Walker, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Huntsville, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Walker graduated from University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine. Dr. Walker is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walker’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walker’s office at (256) 265-2895.
Where did Dr. Walker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine
Is Dr. Walker board certified in Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Walker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Walker speak?
Dr. Walker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Walker treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, 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.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2243XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, bilateral, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Umbilical Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Gallbladder Disease
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Inability to Swallow
- Swallowing Disorder
- Aphagia', 'Difficulty swallowing', 'Can't swallow food
ICD-10 Codes:
- R130: Aphagia
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple rib fractures
- Rib cage injury
- Severe rib injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2249XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, unspecified side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung with Blood
- Pleural Disorder
- Hemopneumothorax
- Blood and Air in Chest
- Traumatic Hemopneumothorax
ICD-10 Codes:
- S272XXA: Traumatic hemopneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Spleen Laceration
- Spleen Disease
- Wounds and Injuries
- Torn Spleen
- Ruptured Spleen
- Spleen Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- S36039A: Unspecified laceration of spleen, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Liver Laceration
- Liver Disease
- Wounds and Injuries
- Torn Liver
- Liver Tear
- Hepatic Laceration
- Liver Cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S36113A: Laceration of liver, unspecified degree, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Walker perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Jeffrey Walker may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Walker's office.
Does Dr. Walker accept my insurance?
Dr. Walker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 265-2895 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walker accept in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Walker in Huntsville, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Walker's office located?
Dr. Jeffrey Walker's Primary Practice
201 Sivley Rd SW Ste 400
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 265-2895
What is Dr. Walker's NPI number?An 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 1386808970.
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. Jeffrey Walker's specialty?
Dr. Walker is a Trauma Surgeon near Huntsville, AL. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Walker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jeffrey Walker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Walker is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital 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 Jeffrey Walker accepting new patients in Huntsville, AL?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Walker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Walker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Walker's office at (256) 265-2895 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Walker?
Please contact Dr. Walker's office at (256) 265-2895 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jeffrey Walker have?
Dr. Jeffrey Walker is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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