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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1201 S Clearview Pkwy Fl 1
Jefferson, LA 701211015
(504) 736-4800
Mailing address
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 701212429

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Travel and Lodging
$1,419
Food and Beverage
$1,393

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

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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.