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DR. RICHARD H. WALKER M.D.
NPI 1255378550
Orthopaedic Surgery in La Jolla, CA

Active since June 02, 2006PECOS Enrolled
10666 N TORREY PINES RD, LA JOLLA, CA 92037(858) 554-7993 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 30, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Richard H. Walker M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD H. WALKER M.D. (NPI 1255378550) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in La Jolla, California, licensed in California (G38290) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255378550
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD H. WALKERCredential: M.D.
Location Address10666 N TORREY PINES RDLa Jolla, CA 92037-1027
Mailing AddressFile# 54433Los Angeles, CA 90074-0001
Phone(858) 554-7993
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 30, 2009
✔ NPI 1255378550 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G38290
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
10666 N TORREY PINES RD, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedWG38290FCA · Group# W7168
Medicaid00G382900CA
Medicare UPINA47430CA

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Richard H. Walker M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92037 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
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

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.

NATALIE ALBASHA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 554-3200
MRS. SUSAN ELIZABETH MCKIM PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 554-8646
ROBERT R. VARNEY M.D.
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 626-7275
DR. ERMINIA M. GUARNERI M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 554-3330
KATRINA DELEON MD
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 554-6158
VIRGINIA CHAN MD
Hospitalist
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 554-3200
NOOR QADDOUR DO
Hospitalist
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 554-7909
DR. DEAN J. VAYSER D.P.M.
Podiatrist
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 554-9300

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 Richard Walker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Walker is 1255378550. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2006.

Where is Richard Walker located?

Richard Walker practices at 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037. The listed phone number is (858) 554-7993.

What is Richard Walker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Richard Walker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Walker is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Walker was last updated on June 30, 2009. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.