WALTER S CHOATE M.D.
NPI 1861682791
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Jefferson, LA
About Walter S Choate M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
WALTER S CHOATE M.D. (NPI 1861682791) is an individual sports medicine provider in Jefferson, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.202839) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2007).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted 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
Walter S Choate 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LAOchsner Medical Center-Kenner
Acute Care Hospitals · Kenner, LAFrequently 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 Walter Choate's NPI number?
The NPI number for Walter Choate is 1861682791. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2007.
Where is Walter Choate located?
Walter Choate practices at 1201 S Clearview Pkwy Fl 1, Jefferson, LA 70121. The listed phone number is (504) 736-4800.
What is Walter Choate's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.
Is Walter Choate enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Walter Choate 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 Walter Choate accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list Walter Choate 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 Walter Choate affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Walter Choate is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute and Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Walter Choate was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
