Dr. James Walker, MD
Memphis, TN
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walker, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist in Memphis, TN?
Where did Dr. Walker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UAB HOSPITAL
Medical School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC
What languages does Dr. Walker speak?
Dr. Walker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Walker typically treat?
As an Undersea and Hyperbaric 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
What procedures does an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Walker typically perform?
As an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Walker may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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 (901) 516-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walker accept in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Walker in Memphis, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AFLAC
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Non-Tricare
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Walker's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Walker affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Walker has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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 1700091477.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walker