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- 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301
About Dr. Walter
Joseph Walter, MD is a healthcare provider in Palo Alto, CA specializing in diagnostic radiology. Joseph trained at Yale University School of Medicine, graduating in 1967. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 7,907 Medicare patients across 22,294 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, and x-ray of chest, 2 views. This provider record is associated with NPI 1477629756.
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
- (650) 853-2955
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
795 EL CAMINO REAL
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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
22,294 services · 7,907 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
2,122 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
843 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
828 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
645 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of hip, 1 view | Imaging | 73501 |
603 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
555 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
517 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
454 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
353 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
275 | More than most 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.
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 radiologists in Palo Alto 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Yale University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 12 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1967 at Yale University School of Medicine 5
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 2 views 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Walter's specialty?
Dr. Walter is a radiologist in Palo Alto, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Walter?
Dr. Walter is listed at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Walter?
The number on file is (650) 853-2955. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Walter's NPI number?
Dr. Walter's National Provider Identifier is 1477629756. 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 Dr. Walter's medical education?
Dr. Walter attended Yale University School of Medicine, graduating in 1967. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Walter been practicing?
Dr. Walter has 59 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1967, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Walter known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Walter performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 2 views and x-ray of knee, 3 views. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Walter confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Walter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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