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- 5618 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629
About Dr. Halek
Walter A. Halek, DPM is a healthcare provider in Chicago, IL specializing in podiatry. Walter trained at William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 1991. According to Medicare claims data, Walter cared for 459 Medicare patients across 1,535 services. The services billed most often include removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths, and removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths. This provider record is associated with NPI 1023127230.
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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
- (773) 767-5707
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5618 S PULASKI RD
Chicago, IL 60629
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Podiatry 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
Circulation
Circulation & swelling
Deformities
Heel & foot pain
Injuries
Injuries & trauma
Joint pain
Lumps & bumps
Nail conditions
Nerve pain
Nerve problems
Pain
Pediatric foot problems
Skin & nails
Skin conditions
Structural foot problems
Tendon problems
Toe problems
Procedures & services
Ankle surgery
Bracing & immobilization
Cosmetic
Diagnostic
Foot surgery
- Big Toe Fusion
- Big Toe Joint Replacement
- Bone Spur Removal Foot
- Flat Foot Reconstruction
- Foot Fracture Pinning
- Ganglion Cyst Removal Foot
- Hammertoe Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma Surgery
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fibroma Removal
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
Imaging & diagnostics
Non-surgical pain relief
Pain relief
Procedures
Routine & preventive care
Surgery
- Claw toe surgery
- Lapiplasty
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Plantar plate repair
- Pump bump surgery
- Sesamoid removal
- Subtalar arthroereisis
- Toe lengthening surgery
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
Wound care
Most searched procedures
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic injection for foot pain
- Botox for sweaty feet
- Cortisone Shot In Foot
- PRP Therapy For Foot
Nail procedures
Tendon procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,535 services · 459 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
767 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths | Procedure | 11057 |
500 | More than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | Procedure | 11056 |
268 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
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 podiatry specialists in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 7
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Halek's specialty?
Dr. Halek is a podiatry in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Halek?
Dr. Halek is listed at 5618 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Halek?
The number on file is (773) 767-5707. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Halek's NPI number?
Dr. Halek's National Provider Identifier is 1023127230. 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. Halek's medical education?
Dr. Halek attended William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Halek been practicing?
Dr. Halek has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Halek known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Halek performs procedures including removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths and removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Halek confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Halek. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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