Dr. Jason Walker, MD

Des Moines, IA

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Walker, Anesthesiologist in Des Moines, IA?

Dr. Jason Walker, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Walker graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. Dr. Walker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walker’s office at (515) 283-0463.

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

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine

Is Dr. Walker board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

Yes, Dr. Jason Walker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

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 Anesthesiologist like Dr. Walker typically treat?

As an Anesthesiologist, 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:

Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
Osteoarthritis of the left knee
Osteoarthritis
Right Knee Arthritis
Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
Degenerative joint disease
Wear-and-tear arthritis
Arthrosis
Joint degeneration

ICD-10 Codes:

M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

Also known as:

Acute pain after medical procedure
Pain
Acute post-operative pain
Pain after surgery
Post-procedural pain

ICD-10 Codes:

G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

Also known as:

Uncomplicated Childbirth
Childbirth
Normal Delivery
Natural Birth
Vaginal Delivery

ICD-10 Codes:

O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

Also known as:

Kidney Stones
Renal Calculi
Nephrolithiasis
Kidney Calculi

ICD-10 Codes:

N200: Calculus of kidney

Also known as:

Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
Adenoids
Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
Swollen tonsils and adenoids
Big tonsils and adenoids

ICD-10 Codes:

J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

Also known as:

Ear Infection
Otitis Media
Middle Ear Infection
Ear Inflammation

ICD-10 Codes:

H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Walker typically perform?

As an Anesthesiologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Femoral Nerve Block Injection
Femoral nerve injection
Thigh nerve block
Pain relief injection for thigh
Nerve block with imaging guidance

CPT Codes:

64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

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 (515) 283-0463 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Walker accept in Des Moines, IA?

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

Top Insurances

Medicare
Midlands Choice (NE)
Oscar Health
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Where is Dr. Walker's office located?

Dr. Jason Walker's Primary Practice

411 Laurel St Ste 3170

Des Moines, IA 50314

(515) 283-0463

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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:

Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, Ia,Cedar Rapids, IA

Ranked General Surgery

Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery

University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics,Iowa City, IA

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center,Des Moines, IA

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 3 Procedures

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 1194762245.

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. Jason Walker's specialty?

Dr. Walker is an Anesthesiologist near Des Moines, IA.

What does an Anesthesiologist do?

A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

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

Yes, Dr. Walker is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, Ia, University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center 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

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