Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Paul Walker, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Fleming Island, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
1747 BAPTIST CLAY DR, Fleming Island, FL 32003
9045921068
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1285627497 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Walker

Dr. Paul Walker is an otolaryngology specialist in Fleming Island, FL, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Walker performed 8,386 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Walker received a total of $4,580 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 50 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Walker is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 21 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 4% volume in FL $4,580 industry payments

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 123209 Clear January 31, 2027
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
8,386
Medicare services
Top 4% in FL for otolaryngology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Allergy skin test
A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens.
3,100 $3 $13
Skin allergy test
A test where small amounts of potential allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions.
2,611 $6 $22
Allergy immunotherapy preparation
A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens.
740 $11 $39
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
501 $94 $318
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
456 $131 $508
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
249 $63 $224
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
182 $123 $445
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
132 $30 $124
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
103 $95 $330
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
78 $78 $291
Impacted earwax removal by physician
Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing.
39 $30 $134
Eardrum incision with tube insertion
A small cut is made in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed under local or topical anesthesia.
36 $167 $608
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test
A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech.
24 $18 $97
Middle ear function test
A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning.
23 $8 $42
Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue
A surgical procedure to remove tissue from the nasal air passage located beneath the lining.
22 $114 $1,914
Reshaping of nasal cartilage 22 $397 $1,775
Endoscopic removal of nasal sinus
This procedure involves using an endoscope to examine the nose and sinuses and remove tissue from the nasal sinus.
16 $548 $2,035
Nasal sinus exploration with endoscope
A procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the nose to examine the nasal sinuses.
16 $385 $1,894
Computer-assisted neurosurgery outside brain covering
A surgical procedure using computer guidance to operate on areas outside the membrane covering the brain.
13 $131 $476
Endoscopic removal of nasal sinus tissue
A procedure to remove tissue from the nasal sinuses using an endoscope, which is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the nose.
12 $239 $1,308
Endoscopic nasal sinus incision
A surgical procedure to open a nasal sinus using an endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, to allow access to the sinus cavity.
11 $141 $791
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.2% high complexity
5.4% medium
94.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,580
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $654/year across 7 years
Top 18% in FL for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
50
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$222
2023
$321
2022
$84
2021
$3,109
2020
$169
2019
$276
2018
$400

Payments by company (2024)

Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$167
GENZYME CORPORATION
$30
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Optinose US, Inc.
$2,917
Stryker Corporation
$552
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$206
Medtronic, Inc.
$200
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$112
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$88
OptiNose US, Inc.
$88
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$72
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$67
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$61
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$55
GENZYME CORPORATION
$50
ALK-Abello, Inc
$37
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$34
Kaleo, Inc.
$24
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 80.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AUVI-Q · Auvi-Q · CLARIFIX CRYOTHERAPY DEVICE · Coblation - Turbinate Wands · DRILLCUT-X II SHAVER HANDPIECE · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FASENRA · FIAGON NAVIGATION UNIT · FUSION · LATERA · MINIFESS BLAKESLEY FORCEPS STRAIGHT · Otovel · PRE-PEN · PROCISE Tonsil · PROPEL · SINUVA · SPIROX - LATERA · Sinuva · UNIDRIVE SIII ECO SET MOTOR CONTROL UNIT · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists in nearby ZIP areas
54
County median income
$86,094
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL
5.3 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Walker is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in FL), with 21 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Walker experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Walker performed 3,100 allergy skin test services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Walker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Walker received a total of $4,580 from 16 companies across 50 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Walker's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Fleming Island?
Dr. Walker's average Medicare payment per service is $29. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Walker) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →