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- 521 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 117, Birmingham, AL 35216
About Dr. Walters
Based in Birmingham, AL, Donald S. Walters, MD is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Donald graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1992. Medicare claims data shows Donald provided 3,786 services to 2,094 patients. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth. NPI 1770592537 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (205) 824-4441
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
521 MONTGOMERY HWY SUITE 117
Birmingham, AL 35216
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Cancer care
Pediatric and genetic
Rashes & allergy
Wounds & skin
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Infections
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
Cosmetic & plastics
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic procedures
- Dermoscopy
- Excisional skin biopsy
- Punch biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Skin scraping for fungal or mite testing
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Chemical treatment of skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Intralesional medication injection
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
Medical dermatology treatment
Skin and Scars
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Wound Care
Most searched procedures
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,786 services · 2,094 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
1,656 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
359 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
256 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17311 |
164 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
134 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13132 |
83 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13121 |
66 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
59 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17312 |
54 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17313 |
42 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
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.
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.
Other dermatologists in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1992 at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Walters specialize in?
Dr. Walters is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Walters located?
Dr. Walters is listed at 521 Montgomery Hwy Suite 117, Birmingham, AL 35216. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Walters's phone number?
The number on file is (205) 824-4441. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Walters?
Dr. Walters's National Provider Identifier is 1770592537. 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. Walters go to medical school?
Dr. Walters attended State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Walters have?
Dr. Walters has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Walters do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Walters performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth, 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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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Walters. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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