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Unclaimed ProfileAbout WALTON
Christopher James Walton, MD is a healthcare provider in Mobile, AL specializing in ophthalmology. Christopher trained at University of South Alabama College of Medicine, graduating in 2001. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 1,245 Medicare patients across 1,486 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (251) 341-3368
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3701 DAUPHIN ST
Mobile, AL 36608
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,486 services · 1,245 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
117 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
56 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
21 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
233 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
129 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
115 |
| Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope | Treatment | 92286 |
59 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
49 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
49 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
281 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other ophthalmology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other ophthalmology specialists in Mobile 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of South Alabama College of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at University of South Alabama College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Walton specialize in?
Dr. Walton is an ophthalmology in Mobile, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Walton located?
Dr. Walton is listed at 3701 DAUPHIN ST, Mobile, AL 36608. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Walton's phone number?
The number on file is (251) 341-3368. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Walton's NPI number?
Dr. Walton's National Provider Identifier is 1568564722. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Walton go to medical school?
Dr. Walton attended University of South Alabama College of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Walton been practicing?
Dr. Walton has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Walton do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Walton performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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