Physician Profile
Joseph D. Walrath, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Walrath
Joseph D. Walrath, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Atlanta, GA. Joseph is a 2003 graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Medicare claims data shows Joseph provided 776 services to 747 patients. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and repair of tendon of upper eyelid.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (404) 351-0051
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3200 DOWNWOOD CIR NW 640
Atlanta, GA 30327
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
776 services · 747 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
94 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
55 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
46 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
23 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11106 |
20 | Too few peers to compare |
| Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67924 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less | Procedure | 11440 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
182 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
134 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors in Atlanta 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2003 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Repair of tendon of upper eyelid 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Joseph D. Walrath's specialty?
Joseph D. Walrath is an eye doctor in Atlanta, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Joseph D. Walrath?
Joseph D. Walrath is listed at 3200 Downwood Cir Nw 640, Atlanta, GA 30327. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Joseph D. Walrath?
The number on file is (404) 351-0051. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Joseph D. Walrath?
Joseph D. Walrath's National Provider Identifier is 1720109853. 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
What is Joseph D. Walrath's education?
Joseph D. Walrath attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Joseph D. Walrath have?
Joseph D. Walrath has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Joseph D. Walrath known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph D. Walrath performs procedures including repair of tendon of upper eyelid, probing of nasal tear duct and removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Joseph D. Walrath's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph D. Walrath. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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