Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Carl Walker, MD
Urology Physician · Spokane, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Carl Walker is an urology physician in Spokane, WA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Walker performed 1,443 Medicare services across 1,192 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Walker received a total of $9,758 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 338 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 34% volume in WA
$9,758 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,443
Medicare services
Top 34% in WA for urology physician
1,192
Unique beneficiaries
$145
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~72 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
266 | $92 | $242 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
161 | $8 | $50 |
| 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. |
134 | $114 | $348 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
116 | $157 | $513 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
92 | $3 | $33 |
| Additional urethral implant in prostate Placement of an additional implant into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
77 | $711 | $1,696 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
72 | $76 | $244 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
49 | $300 | $667 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
49 | $6 | $189 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
48 | $39 | $128 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 48 | $2 | $5 |
| 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. |
42 | $66 | $167 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
30 | $19 | $54 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
28 | $11 | $88 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
27 | $167 | $618 |
| Waterjet prostate destruction via urethra A procedure that uses a high-pressure water jet to destroy prostate tissue, accessed through the urethra. |
25 | $568 | $1,800 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
23 | $139 | $388 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
22 | $12 | $72 |
| Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array in the sacral area to deliver electrical stimulation to the nerves. |
20 | $342 | $742 |
| Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator A surgical procedure to implant the pulse generator device for a neurostimulator system. The generator is placed under the skin to deliver electrical impulses to nerves or the stomach. |
20 | $71 | $268 |
| Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode in the sacral area for nerve stimulation therapy. |
18 | $520 | $1,092 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
17 | $81 | $400 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
16 | $457 | $1,100 |
| Urethral implant insertion in prostate A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
16 | $1,024 | $2,324 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
14 | $7 | $21 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
13 | $301 | $883 |
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.
2.1% high complexity
26.9% medium
71.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,758
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,394/year across 7 years
Top 11% in WA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
58
Companies
338
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,862 (90.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$896 (9.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,223
2023
$2,073
2022
$1,260
2021
$2,646
2020
$837
2019
$925
2018
$794
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$261
Boston Scientific Corporation
$222
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$190
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$152
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$93
ABBVIE INC.
$75
Axonics, Inc.
$61
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$50
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$29
Cook Medical LLC
$29
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Tolmar, Inc.
$21
Olympus America Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 55.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Teleflex LLC
$1,514
Axonics, Inc.
$983
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$744
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$654
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$589
NeoTract Inc.
$523
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$520
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$509
PFIZER INC.
$244
Boston Scientific Corporation
$222
Coloplast Corp
$185
Rochester Medical Corporation
$177
Allergan, Inc.
$160
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$152
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$145
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$143
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$138
Amgen Inc.
$136
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$129
ABBVIE INC.
$124
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$124
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$117
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$112
AbbVie Inc.
$107
OptiNose US, Inc.
$99
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$86
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$79
Ambu Inc.
$70
180 Medical, Inc.
$68
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$66
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$60
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$58
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$56
Allergan Inc.
$55
Optinose US, Inc.
$50
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$40
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$40
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$38
Zyla Life Sciences
$37
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Olympus America Inc.
$30
Cook Medical LLC
$29
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$26
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Profound Medical Corp.
$23
Tolmar, Inc.
$21
Shionogi Inc
$20
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$20
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$19
Ethicon US, LLC
$18
CONMED Corporation
$18
ConvaTec Inc.
$18
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$17
COLOPLAST CORP
$16
Medtronic, Inc.
$15
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$12
Mission Pharmacal Company
$11
Top 3 companies account for 33.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSEAL · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BRAC CDx · BRACANALYSIS CDX · CLENPIQ · COOK · Coloplast TFL Drive · Da Vinci Surgical System · EDEX · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · ETHICON · EVENITY · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENTLECATH · GentleCath · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LOFRIC · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LYRICA · LithoVue · Lumenis Pulse 120H · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · Mulpleta · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OXLUMO · Otrexup · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Prolaris · Prolia · REZUM · SOLTIVE · SPEEDICATH · SPRIX · SUTENT · SpeediCath · TOVIAZ · Titan · Trelstar · UROLIFT · Uribel · UroLift · UroLift System · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xhance · Xofigo · Xtandi · YONSA · n.a.
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →
Most payments (91%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
23
Per 100K population
4.2
County median income
$73,513
Nearest hospital
SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
2.3 mi
2.3 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | 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 clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of WA peers, with 20 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 office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Walker performed 266 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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.
Does Dr. Walker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Walker received a total of $9,758 from 58 companies across 338 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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 urology physicians in Spokane?
Dr. Walker's average Medicare payment per service is $145. 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 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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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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.
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