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- 121 S Saint Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN 46617
About Dr. Van Der Wal
Ester P J Van der Wal, MD is a healthcare provider in South Bend, IN specializing in diagnostic radiology. According to Medicare claims data, Ester cared for 1,343 Medicare patients across 1,442 services. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 2 views, ct scan of chest with contrast, and x-ray of chest, 2 views. This provider record is associated with NPI 1508805466.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (574) 233-3123
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Practice Locations
121 S SAINT LOUIS BLVD
South Bend, IN 46617
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,442 services · 1,343 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
750 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
259 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
185 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
99 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
86 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 71101 |
13 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening | Imaging | 71271 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 71101 |
11 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in South Bend 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 2 views 6
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Van der Wal specialize in?
Dr. Van der Wal is a radiologist in South Bend, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Van der Wal located?
Dr. Van der Wal is listed at 121 S Saint Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN 46617. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Van der Wal's phone number?
The number on file is (574) 233-3123. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Van der Wal's NPI number?
Dr. Van der Wal's National Provider Identifier is 1508805466. 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. Van der Wal go to medical school?
Dr. Van der Wal attended Other, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Van der Wal been practicing?
Dr. Van der Wal has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Van der Wal do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Van der Wal performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 2 views and ct scan of chest with contrast. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Van der Wal confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Van der Wal. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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