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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walters, Critical Care Surgeon in Chester, PA?
Dr. Elliot Walters, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chester, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Walters is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walters’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walters’s office at (610) 447-2000.
What languages does Dr. Walters speak?
Dr. Walters and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Walters typically treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Walters 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. Walters. 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 here.
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:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Frostbite
- Superficial Frostbite
- Freezing Injury
- Cold Injury
- Hypothermia-related tissue damage
- Frostnip
- First-degree frostbite
- Mild frostbite
ICD-10 Codes:
- T33521A: Superficial frostbite of right hand, initial encounter
- T33821A: Superficial frostbite of right foot, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Walters typically perform?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Elliot Walters may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Walters' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Walters accept my insurance?
Dr. Walters accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 447-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walters accept in Chester, PA?
Dr. Walters in Chester, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
Community Health Choice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Risant Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Walters' office located?
Dr. Elliot Walters' Primary Practice
1 Medical Center Blvd Ste 240
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-2000
What is Dr. Walters's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477973592.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walters?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walters
What is Dr. Elliot Walters's specialty?
Dr. Walters is a Critical Care Surgeon near Chester, PA.
What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?
A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Elliot Walters affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Walters is affiliated with Temple University Hospital, St. Luke’s University Health Network - Bethlehem Campus, St. Luke's Grand View Hospital, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital 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 Critical Care Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Elliot Walters accepting new patients in Chester, PA?
Yes, Dr. Elliot Walters is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elliot Walters offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Walters's office at (610) 447-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elliot Walters?
Please contact Dr. Walters's office at (610) 447-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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