TERESA G. WALKER M.D.
NPI 1215992425
Anesthesiology in Mobile, AL
NPI Status: Active since April 19, 2006
Contact Information
2890 DAUPHIN ST
MOBILE, AL
ZIP 36606
Phone: (251) 473-2020
Fax: (251) 479-6737
- Individual
- Female
- Anesthesiology
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About TERESA WALKER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Teresa Walker, an anesthesiologist established in Mobile, Alabama with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1215992425 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207L00000X with license number 00011540 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1215992425
- Provider Name
- TERESA G. WALKER M.D.
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2890 DAUPHIN ST MOBILE, AL 36606
- Location Phone
- (251) 473-2020
- Location Fax
- (251) 479-6737
- Mailing Address
- 2890 DAUPHIN ST MOBILE, AL 36606
- Mailing Phone
- (251) 473-2020
- Mailing Fax
- (251) 479-6737
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 04-19-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
- Code Navigator
An anesthesiologist like Teresa Walker manages the care of surgical patients and pain relief through drug administration that reduces or eliminates pain during an operation, medical procedure or during labor and delivery of babies. During surgical procedures anesthesiologists are responsible for adjusting the amount of anesthetic, monitoring the patient's heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure and breathing.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Anesthesiology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207L00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 00011540
- License State
- AL
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue HSA Bronze - PPO
- Blue Protect - PPO
- Blue Saver Bronze - PPO
- Blue Standardized Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
- Blue Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
- Blue Value Gold - PPO
- Blue Value Silver - PPO
- Blue Access Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Choice Platinum for Business - PPO
- Blue HSA Silver for Business - PPO
- Blue Saver Bronze for Business - PPO
- Blue Saver Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Secure Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Secure Silver for Business - PPO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| C71605 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | AL |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Teresa Walker is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope
Anesthesia for lens surgery
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for retinal surgery
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
This service was performed 61 times for 60 patientsAnesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
This service was performed 284 times for 250 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 109 times for 109 patientsAnesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
This service was performed 37 times for 36 patientsAnesthesia 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.
This service was performed 167 times for 167 patientsAnesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
This service was performed 35 times for 35 patientsAnesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
This service was performed 71 times for 71 patientsAnesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).
This service was performed 27 times for 27 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) | 100% | 4984 |
| Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of care elements is utilized | ||
| Pre-operative OSA assessment | 100% | 4984 |
| Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) | ||
| Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record | Yes | N/A |
| • Provide 24/7 access to MIPS eligible clinicians, groups, or care teams for advice about urgent and emergent care (e.g., MIPS eligible clinician and care team access to medical record, cross-coverage with access to medical record, or protocol-driven nurse line with access to medical record) that could include one or more of the following: • Expanded hours in evenings and weekends with access to the patient medical record (e.g., coordinate with small practices to provide alternate hour office visits and urgent care); • Use of alternatives to increase access to care team by MIPS eligible clinicians and groups, such as e-visits, phone visits, group visits, home visits and alternate locations (e.g., senior centers and assisted living centers); and/or Provision of same-day or next-day access to a consistent MIPS eligible clinician, group or care team when needed for urgent care or transition management. | ||
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1215992425, we treat the final digit (5) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1215992425, enumerated as an "individual" on April 19, 2006.
The provider is located at 2890 DAUPHIN ST MOBILE, AL 36606 and the phone number is (251) 473-2020.
Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Medicare. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
