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- 13250 Washington Ave, Mount Pleasant, WI 53177
About Dr. Kim
Walter J. Kim, M.D. practices orthopaedic surgery in Mount Pleasant, WI. Walter is a 2012 graduate of University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb). According to Medicare claims data, Walter cared for 259 Medicare patients across 1,259 services. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497011852.
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
- (888) 720-2012
- Email not available
Practice Locations
13250 WASHINGTON AVE
Mount Pleasant, WI 53177
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
Pain
Pediatric and tumor
- Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
Spine
- Cervical spondylosis
- Lumbar spondylosis
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Most searched conditions
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Procedures & services
Ankle surgery
- Ankle Replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Closed fracture treatment
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Orthopedic evaluation
- Cast placement and management
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Total ankle replacement
- Bunion surgery
Hand and upper extremity
- Wrist fracture fixation
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Joint replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Nerves & spine
- Spine surgery consultation
Orthopedics
- ACL reconstruction consultation
- Carpal tunnel surgery consultation
- Hip replacement consultation
- Knee replacement consultation
- Torn rotator cuff consultation
Post-Op Care
- Cast Removal
Spine
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
Spine & Orthopedics
- Bunion Surgery Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Consultation
- Shoulder Surgery Consultation
- Surgical Hardware Removal Consultation
- Trigger Finger Release Consultation
Trauma and fixation
- External fracture fixation
- Intramedullary nailing
- Repair of fracture nonunion
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Tumor and pediatric
- Bone or soft-tissue tumor resection
- Limb-sparing cancer surgery
- Pediatric corrective osteotomy
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,259 services · 259 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
44 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | Drug given | J7325 |
816 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
172 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
95 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
59 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
44 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
29 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 7
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 — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in WI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Walter J. Kim?
Walter J. Kim is an orthopaedic surgeon in Mount Pleasant, WI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Walter J. Kim's address?
Walter J. Kim is listed at 13250 Washington Ave, Mount Pleasant, WI 53177. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Walter J. Kim?
The number on file is (888) 720-2012. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Walter J. Kim's NPI number?
Walter J. Kim's National Provider Identifier is 1497011852. 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 Walter J. Kim train?
Walter J. Kim attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Walter J. Kim been practicing?
Walter J. Kim has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Walter J. Kim perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Walter J. Kim performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Walter J. Kim confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Walter J. Kim. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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