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- 3414 Golden Rd, Tyler, TX 75701
About Dr. Walker
John F. Walker, MD practices orthopedic surgery in Tyler, TX. John is a 1965 graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine. John is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 58 Medicare patients across 62 services. The services billed most often include replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710975032.
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
- (903) 939-7500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3414 GOLDEN RD
Tyler, TX 75701
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
62 services · 58 patients · 1 distinct code
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
62 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
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 — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Tyler 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1965 at Tulane University School of Medicine 4
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 7
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Walker?
Dr. Walker is an orthopedic surgeon in Tyler, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Walker's address?
Dr. Walker is listed at 3414 Golden Rd, Tyler, TX 75701. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Walker?
The number on file is (903) 939-7500. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Walker's NPI number?
Dr. Walker's National Provider Identifier is 1710975032. 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. Walker train?
Dr. Walker attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1965. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Walker been practicing?
Dr. Walker has 61 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1965, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Walker perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Walker performs procedures including replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Walker confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Walker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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