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Dr. Matthew Walker, MD

Dr. Matthew Walker, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Walker, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Walker, Family Medicine Specialist in Walker, LA?

    Dr. Matthew Walker, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Walker, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Walker graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at Baton Rouge General Medical Center Program. Dr. Walker is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walker’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walker’s office at (225) 369-8150.

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

    • Residency: Baton Rouge General Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans

    What languages does Dr. Walker speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish
    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Walker typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Walker typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Walker may include:

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

    Does Dr. Walker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Walker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 369-8150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Walker accept in Walker, LA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Walker's office located?

    Dr. Matthew Walker's Primary Practice

    5000 Odonavan Blvd Ste 404

    Walker, LA 70785

    (225) 369-8150

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    Dr. Matthew Walker's Practice 2

    2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 100

    Gonzales, LA 70737

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    Dr. Matthew Walker's Practice 3

    8200 Constantin Blvd Fl 3

    Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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    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 1023336724.

    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. Matthew Walker's specialty?

    Dr. Walker is a Family Medicine Specialist near Walker, LA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

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

    Yes, Dr. Walker is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, North Oaks Medical Center, Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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. Matthew Walker accepting new patients in Walker, LA?

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

    Does Dr. Matthew Walker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Walker's office at (225) 369-8150 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Walker's office at (225) 369-8150 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Walker's office located?

    Dr. Walker's offices are located in Walker, LA, Gonzales, LA, and Baton Rouge, LA.