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DR. WALTER ANDREW HALEK DPM
NPI 1023127230
Podiatrist in Chicago, IL

Active since August 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5618 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60629(773) 767-5707(773) 767-5769 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Walter Andrew Halek Dpm NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. WALTER ANDREW HALEK DPM (NPI 1023127230) is an individual podiatrist in Chicago, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023127230
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy213E00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER ANDREW HALEKCredential: DPM
Location Address5618 S PULASKI RDChicago, IL 60629
Mailing Address5618 S Pulaski RdChicago, IL 60629 · (773) 767-5707 · Fax (773) 767-5769
Phone(773) 767-5707
Fax(773) 767-5769
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWilliam M. Scholl College Of Podiatric MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1023127230 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Taxonomy Code213E00000X
Definition
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
5618 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60629
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINU30526
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified974530IL

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Walter Andrew Halek Dpm is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3173611605
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071117000087
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 11721
This procedure involves the removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. It's typically done to treat severe nail infections, persistent pain, or abnormal nail growth. Local anesthesia is used to minimize discomfort. Healing usually takes a few weeks.
767 services207 patients
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths 11057
This procedure involves the removal of more than four noncancerous, thickened skin growths. It's a simple process where a healthcare professional uses a specialized tool to carefully remove these growths, promoting healthier skin.
500 services157 patients
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 11056
This procedure involves the safe removal of 2-4 noncancerous thickened skin growths. It's typically done under local anesthesia. The process helps to alleviate discomfort and prevent potential complications. It's a standard, low-risk procedure.
268 services95 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60629 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$94.06 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Walter Halek's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Halek is 1023127230. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2006.

Where is Walter Halek located?

Walter Halek practices at 5618 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629. The listed phone number is (773) 767-5707.

What is Walter Halek's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.

Is Walter Halek enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Halek is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Halek was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.