EverydayHealthLogo
RW

Dr. Robert Walker, MD

Scottsdale, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Walker, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Dr. Robert Walker, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Scottsdale, AZ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Walker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walker’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walker’s office at (877) 821-4657.

    What languages does Dr. Walker speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Walker treat?

    As an Orthopedic Hand 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:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Osteoporosis with Femur Fracture
    • Osteoporosis-related Left Femur Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Osteoporosis
    • Fragility Fracture of Femur
    • Osteoporotic Thigh Bone Fracture
    • Weak Bone Fracture in Thigh
    • Fragility fracture of left femur
    • Left femur break due to weak bones
    • Pathological left femur fracture
    • Left femur bone fracture from osteoporosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M80051A: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, right femur, initial encounter for fracture
    • M80052A: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, left femur, initial encounter for fracture

    Also known as:

    • Fracture of the Lower Radius
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Distal Radius Fracture
    • Broken Wrist
    • Radius Fracture near Wrist

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52572A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S52571A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    What procedures does Dr. Walker perform?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
    • Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
    • Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
    • Biceps Tendon Reattachment
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
    • 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
    • Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
    • Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Ganglion Excision
    • Wrist Cyst Surgery
    • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary

    Also known as:

    • Total Shoulder Replacement
    • Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
    • Shoulder Joint Replacement
    • Proximal Humeral Replacement
    • Artificial Shoulder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
    • Shoulder Synovectomy
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
    • Shoulder Joint Debridement
    • Keyhole Shoulder Repair
    • Rotator Cuff Debridement
    • Shoulder scope surgery
    • Partial synovectomy shoulder
    • Shoulder joint lining removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
    • 29820: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; synovectomy, partial

    Also known as:

    • Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
    • Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
    • Triceps tendon repair surgery
    • Tendon graft for arm

    CPT Codes:

    • 24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft

    Also known as:

    • Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
    • Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
    • Wrist Bone Fixation
    • Epiphyseal Separation Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 25608: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 fragments

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
    • Median Nerve Neuroplasty
    • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
    • Median Nerve Transposition

    CPT Codes:

    • 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

    Also known as:

    • Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
    • Spinal Nerve Transection
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
    • Spinal Nerve Avulsion
    • Extradural Nerve Cut
    • Nerve Root Sectioning

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
    • 64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Walker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Walker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (877) 821-4657 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Walker accept in Scottsdale, AZ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Walker's office located?

    Dr. Robert Walker's Primary Practice

    7960 E Thompson Peak Pkwy

    Scottsdale, AZ 85255

    (877) 821-4657

    Get Directions

    Dr. Robert Walker's Practice 2

    7301 E 2nd St Ste 310

    Scottsdale, AZ 85251

    (877) 821-4657

    Get Directions

    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 1639531908.

    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. Robert Walker's specialty?

    Dr. Walker is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Scottsdale, AZ. An orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. This specialist employs medical, surgical, and rehabilitative techniques to treat various conditions and injuries related to the upper extremity. Contact Dr. Walker to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Walker is affiliated with HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center, HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center, HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix 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

    Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

    Explore Orthopedic Hand Surgeon with 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 Robert Walker accepting new patients in Scottsdale, AZ?

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

    Does Dr. Robert Walker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Walker's office at (877) 821-4657 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Walker?

    Please contact Dr. Walker's office at (877) 821-4657 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Other Orthopedic Hand Surgeon Near Scottsdale, AZ

    PT

    Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Scottsdale, AZ
    Dr. Kraig Burgess, DO

    Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Scottsdale, AZ
    Dr. Ralph Purcell, MD

    Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

    5.0
    (226)
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Phoenix, AZ
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists