Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Walter Choate, M.D.
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Sports Medicine) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Jefferson, LA
- NPI 1861682791
- Accepts Medicare
- 19 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1201 S Clearview Pkwy Fl 1
Jefferson, LA 701211015
(504) 736-4800 - Mailing address
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1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 701212429
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 21, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2007 — 19 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XX0005X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Louisiana #MD.202839 · Arizona #46409
- Medicaid
- LA #1000612
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861682791. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
218
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$19,608
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 92 | 57 | $95 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 59 | 43 | $52 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 40 | 40 | $130 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 14 | 13 | $65 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 13 | 12 | $132 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Jefferson Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 43. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,813
Transactions
31
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthrex, INC. | 14 | $1,059.70 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 9 | $661.21 | |
| Alon Medical Technology | 3 | $646.66 | |
| Vericel Corporation | 2 | $173.44 | |
| Bioventus LLC | 1 | $141.46 | |
| Siemens Medical Solutions USA, INC. | 1 | $66.26 | |
| Ossur Americas, INC. | 1 | $63.91 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
138
Patients
80
Total drug cost
$1,954
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | Generic | 107 | 63 | $1,787 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 17 | 17 | $117 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 14 | 0 | $50 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Walter Choate's medical specialty?
Dr. Walter Choate practices Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in Jefferson, LA.
Where does Dr. Walter Choate practice?
Dr. Walter Choate practices at 1201 S Clearview Pkwy Fl 1, Jefferson, LA 701211015. Office phone: 5047364800.
What is Dr. Walter Choate's NPI?
Dr. Walter Choate's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861682791, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Walter Choate accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Walter Choate accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Walter Choate commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.