DR. JOSEPH D. WALCH M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1134546013
Anesthesiology in Norfolk, VA

Q: What is Joseph Walch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Walch is 1134546013. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2014.

Q: What is Joseph Walch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Walch was last updated on July 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.

Active since March 27, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

78.58/100

CMS Quality Rating

600 GRESHAM DR, NORFOLK, VA 23507(210) 683-4369 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. Joseph D. Walch M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH D. WALCH M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1134546013) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Norfolk, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101264394) and active in the NPI registry since March 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134546013

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH D. WALCHCredential: M.D., PH.D.

Location Address600 GRESHAM DRNorfolk, VA 23507

Mailing Address134 Business Park DrVirginia Beach, VA 23462-6523 · (757) 473-0055 · Fax (757) 473-0075

Phone(210) 683-4369

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 2018

✔ NPI 1134546013 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101264394

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

600 GRESHAM DR, Norfolk, VA 23507

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph D. Walch M.d., Ph.d. 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 ID3779836879

PECOS Enrollment IDI20181018002224

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Walch reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Atlantic Anesthesia, Inc

7.2 mi

Anesthesiology

134 BUSINESS PARK DR
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
321 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1720181514 (757) 473-0044

Consultants In Pain Management, Inc

7.2 mi

Pain Medicine

134 BUSINESS PARK DR
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
68 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1366545154 (757) 473-0044

Smg Anesthesia Specialists LLC

13 mi

Anesthesiology

2025 GLENN MITCHELL DR
Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
707 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1518205004 (757) 507-1000

Sarmc Anesthesia Specialist LLC

38 mi

Critical Care Medicine

1144 N ROAD ST
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
99 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1295194397 (252) 384-4804

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 13

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

62 services62 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.

36 services36 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

35 services35 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 00410

Anesthesia for a procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm ensures you won't feel pain during the treatment. It can be general, where you're completely asleep, or local, numbing only a specific area. Your vital signs are monitored to ensure safety during the procedure.

22 services22 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on top of arm bone and shoulder joint 01630

Anesthesia for a procedure on the arm bone or shoulder joint involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during surgery. This ensures you feel no pain during the procedure. It's a common and safe practice in medical surgeries.

22 services22 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

18 services18 patients

Anesthesia for electroshock therapy 00104

Anesthesia for electroshock therapy involves administering medications to put you into a deep sleep. This ensures you won't feel pain or remember the procedure. It's essential for your comfort and safety during the therapy.

16 services12 patients

Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement 01638

Anesthesia for total shoulder joint replacement, either open or endoscopic, involves using medications to block pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (only the area being operated on is numbed). This ensures comfort and stillness, facilitating a successful procedure.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope 01400

Anesthesia for a knee joint procedure or exam using an endoscope involves administering medication to numb the area or put you in a sleep-like state. This ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. The endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, allows the doctor to view the knee joint internally without making large incisions.

13 services13 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

13 services13 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840

Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on neck area (1 year or older) 00320

Anesthesia for a procedure on the neck area is a medical service provided to ensure you remain comfortable and pain-free during the operation. It involves administering medication to numb the neck region or to induce sleep. The method chosen depends on the specific procedure and your overall health.

11 services11 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810

Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Norfolk, VA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number490007

Location600 Gresham DrNorfolk, VA 23507 · Norfolk City County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Virginia Beach, VA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number490057

Location1060 First Colonial RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23454 · Virginia Beach City County

Emergency services

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

78.58/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

Improvement Activities

Cost

61.09

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

TRACY LYN MARTINO

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

600 GRESHAM DR
NORFOLK, VA 23507

Norfolk City (757) 388-8441

REBEKAH ANN CRISP AUD

Audiologist

600 GRESHAM DR, SUITE 1100
NORFOLK, VA 23507

Norfolk City (757) 388-6200

DEVIN PAGE RUSSELL MCINTOSH MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

600 GRESHAM DR
NORFOLK, VA 23507

Norfolk City (757) 446-8937

DR. ADAM GRANT EVANS MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

600 GRESHAM DR
NORFOLK, VA 23507

Norfolk City (717) 388-8000

ABIGAIL WHALEY SMITH DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

600 GRESHAM DR
NORFOLK, VA 23507

Norfolk City (757) 388-3551

DR. KATHERINE ALLEN MCKNEW P.T.

Physical Therapist

600 GRESHAM DR
NORFOLK, VA 23507

Norfolk City (757) 388-3663

VICTOR SAXENA M.D.

Anesthesiology

600 GRESHAM DR
NORFOLK, VA 23507

Norfolk City (757) 473-0055

AMY LEIGH CLARK

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

600 GRESHAM DR
NORFOLK, VA 23507

Norfolk City (757) 388-3000

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 Joseph Walch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Walch is 1134546013. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2014.

Where is Joseph Walch located?

Joseph Walch practices at 600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA 23507. The listed phone number is (210) 683-4369.

What is Joseph Walch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Joseph Walch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Walch 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Walch's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Walch reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Atlantic Anesthesia, Inc (Virginia Beach, VA), Consultants In Pain Management, Inc (Virginia Beach, VA), Smg Anesthesia Specialists LLC (Virginia Beach, VA) and Sarmc Anesthesia Specialist LLC (Elizabeth City, NC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Joseph Walch's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Walch accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Joseph Walch as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Joseph Walch affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Walch is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Walch was last updated on July 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.