MELANIE S Z WALKER MD
NPI 1578643540
Neurological Surgery in Seattle, WA

Q: What is Melanie Walker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Walker is 1578643540. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 16, 2006.

Q: What is Melanie Walker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Walker was last updated on September 5, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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 October 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

93.09/100

CMS Quality Rating

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, 325 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98104(206) 731-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 5, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

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About Melanie S Z Walker Md NPPES

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

MELANIE S Z WALKER MD (NPI 1578643540) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00043583) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Washington Medical Ctr, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578643540

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207T00000X

Provider Legal NameMELANIE S Z WALKERCredential: MD

Location AddressHARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, 325 9TH AVESeattle, WA 98104

Mailing AddressPo Box 50095Seattle, WA 98145-5095

Phone(206) 731-3000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateOctober 16, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 5, 2019

✔ NPI 1578643540 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207T00000X

License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00043583

Definition

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X · License MD00043583 (WA)

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, Seattle, WA 98104

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1578643540WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melanie S Z Walker Md 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 ID2163412628

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040517000104

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 9

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.

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.

36 services34 patients

Imaging of blood vessel 75898

Imaging of blood vessels, also known as vascular imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that allows doctors to view the condition of your blood vessels. It employs techniques like ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI to capture images, enabling the detection of blockages or abnormalities.

29 services17 patients

Review by radiologist of image for insertion of material to block blood flow 75894

This procedure involves a radiologist examining an image to plan the placement of a substance that will block blood flow in a specific area. This is usually done to prevent bleeding or to cut off the blood supply to a growth.

26 services19 patients

Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist 36224

This procedure involves placing a small tube into your neck artery. It helps diagnose or treat certain conditions. A radiologist, a doctor specializing in medical imaging, reviews the process to ensure accuracy and safety.

25 services25 patients

Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery 61624

This procedure involves blocking a central nervous system or spinal cord artery to prevent blood flow. It's typically done to treat conditions like aneurysms or vascular malformations. It can help prevent strokes, bleeding, or other serious issues.

22 services16 patients

Insertion of tube into external neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist 36227

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery in your neck. This is done to diagnose or treat certain conditions. A radiologist, a doctor who specializes in medical imaging, will review the procedure to ensure everything is done correctly.

20 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

University Of Washington Medical Ctr

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number500008

Location1959 NE Pacific St Box 356151Seattle, WA 98195 · King County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Joseph Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bellingham, WA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number500030

Location2901 Squalicum ParkwayBellingham, WA 98225 · Whatcom County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Harborview Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number500064

Location325 9th AvenueSeattle, WA 98104 · King County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98104 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

$143.76 typical visit price

range $63.67 – $189.37

Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$78.74 typical visit price

range $21.12 – $155.00

Typical copayment $19.68 (range $5.28 – $38.75)

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.

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.

93.09/100

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

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

73.95

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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