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BENJAMIN H. WALKER II M.D.
NPI 1497793517
Anesthesiology in Bessemer, AL

Active since June 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
995 9TH AVE SW, BESSEMER, AL 35022(205) 481-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 14, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Benjamin H. Walker Ii M.d. NPPES

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

BENJAMIN H. WALKER II M.D. (NPI 1497793517) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Bessemer, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (00016492) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497793517
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN H. WALKER IICredential: M.D.
Location Address995 9TH AVE SWBessemer, AL 35022-4527
Mailing Address5336 Stadium Trace Pkwy, Suite 104Hoover, AL 35244-4580 · (205) 795-3411 · Fax (205) 484-2376
Phone(205) 481-7000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 14, 2016
✔ NPI 1497793517 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 00016492
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.
995 9TH AVE SW, Bessemer, AL 35022
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare PIN51556336
Medicare PIN51528928
Medicaid51556336AL
Medicaid51528928AL
Medicare UPINF79814AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

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

Benjamin H. Walker Ii M.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 ID1658309232
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050803001268
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 10

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 lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia 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.
121 services117 patients
Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145
Anesthesia 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).
61 services60 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia 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.
44 services43 patients
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 01992
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure to numb specific areas, reducing pain. You'll be positioned face-down (prone) for optimal access to the treatment area. The anesthetic is injected near the nerve, blocking pain signals to the brain.
44 services43 patients
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.
30 services30 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.
30 services30 patients

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
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…
100%1,673 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pre-operative OSA assessment
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)
100%1,910 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

BRADLEY MARIE ALMON R.D.
Dietitian, Registered
995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7183
AMANDA GRACE GIBBONS RD
Dietitian, Registered
995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7183
MOLLY NEEB NELSON RD, RDN
Dietitian, Registered
995 9TH AVE SW, ATTN: BUSINESS OFFICE
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7183
KEITH JOSEPH BROWN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7670
MORGAN DYKES
Dietitian, Registered
995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7183
WEST JEFFERSON RADIOLOGY, LLC
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-8763
JOHNNY V MOORE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7670
MICHELE KATHERINE LUDWIG MPT
Physical Therapist
995 9TH AVE SW
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 481-7285

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 Benjamin Walker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Walker is 1497793517. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2006.

Where is Benjamin Walker located?

Benjamin Walker practices at 995 9th Ave SW, Bessemer, AL 35022. The listed phone number is (205) 481-7000.

What is Benjamin Walker's specialty?

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

Is Benjamin Walker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Walker 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.

What insurance does Benjamin Walker accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Benjamin Walker 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Walker was last updated on September 14, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.