Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Benjamin Walker, M.D.
Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Bessemer, AL
- NPI 1497793517
- Accepts Medicare
- 38 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
995 9Th Ave Sw
Bessemer, AL 350224527
(205) 481-7000 - Mailing address
-
5336 Stadium Trace Pkwy, Suite 104
Hoover, AL 352444580
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 14, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207L00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #00016492
- Medicaid (2)
- AL #51556336 · AL #51528928
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497793517. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
467
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$31,652
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01992 |
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position | 104 | 100 | $59 | |
00142 |
Anesthesia for lens surgery | 100 | 98 | $61 | |
00811 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope | 57 | 57 | $67 | |
00731 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope | 46 | 46 | $69 | |
00145 |
Anesthesia for retinal surgery | 27 | 26 | $108 | |
00812 |
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope | 25 | 25 | $53 | |
00813 |
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope | 24 | 24 | $79 | |
01938 |
Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance | 21 | 19 | $51 | |
00140 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye | 20 | 20 | $82 | |
00300 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back | 16 | 16 | $122 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Bessemer Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$103
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 3 | $65.90 | |
| Celltrion USA INC. | 1 | $20.33 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 1 | $16.66 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Benjamin Walker's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Walker practices Anesthesiology Physician in Bessemer, AL.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Walker practice?
Dr. Benjamin Walker practices at 995 9Th Ave Sw, Bessemer, AL 350224527. Office phone: 2054817000.
What is Dr. Benjamin Walker's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497793517, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Walker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Walker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Walker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position (HCPCS 01992); Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.