Not Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Andrew Walker, M.D.

Name: Federal CMS public records for Dr. Andrew Walker (NPI 1932233384)
Creator: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Optician · Stuart, FL

Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types

1615 NW FEDERAL HWY, Stuart, FL 34994

7728785858

In practice since 2007 (19 years)

NPI: 1932233384 verify on NPPES ↗

Moderate

DATA COVERAGE

Data in 2 of 4 federal sources

Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality

Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Walker from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →

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What this data tells you about Dr. Walker

Dr. Andrew Walker is an optician in Stuart, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Walker performed 105,768 Medicare services across 3,191 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Walker is Moderate — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in FL

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗

105,768

Medicare services

Top 1% in FL for optician

3,191

Unique beneficiaries

Avg. Medicare payment

Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →

~5,567 Medicare services per year of practice

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
MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate)	103,035	$0	$1
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast	738	$153	$1,937
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast	341	$142	$1,938
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	340	$156	$1,931
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast	324	$259	$2,742
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	236	$161	$1,940
Mri scan of brain without contrast	145	$158	$1,940
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast	121	$129	$1,940
Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast	92	$255	$2,748
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast	81	$279	$2,737
Mri scan of leg without contrast	67	$183	$1,943
Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast	42	$163	$1,940
Mri scan of upper spinal canal before and after contrast	38	$250	$2,747
Mri scan of pelvis without contrast	34	$183	$1,934
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast	31	$260	$2,747
Mri scan of middle spinal canal before and after contrast	29	$269	$2,737
Mri scan of blood vessels of neck before and after contrast	15	$289	$2,835
Mri scan of arm without contrast	13	$235	$1,942
Mri scan of arm joint before and after contrast	12	$326	$2,742
Mri scan of leg before and after contrast	12	$284	$2,639
Mri scan of bone of eye socket, face, and/or neck before and after contrast	11	$259	$2,723
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast	11	$155	$1,950

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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi

106

Per 100K population

66.1

County median income

$80,701

Nearest hospital

CLEVELAND CLINIC MARTIN NORTH HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry	✓ NPPES	Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment	— Not enrolled	N/A
Practice Data	✓ Medicare Util.	Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments	— No payments	N/A
Disciplinary History	— Not public	N/A

This provider has data in 2 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Moderate. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Walker is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Walker experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate)?

Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Walker performed 103,035 mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.

How do Dr. Walker's costs compare to other opticians in Stuart?

Dr. Walker's average Medicare payment per service is $5. 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 Moderate 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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?

Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, 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. The Transparency Score measures 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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