Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melanie Walker, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Neurology Physician · Seattle, WA

  • NPI 1578643540
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Harborview Medical Center, 325 9Th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 731-3000
Mailing address
Po Box 50095
Seattle, WA 981455095

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 5, 2019
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD00043583
Medicaid
WA #1578643540

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578643540. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
187
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$64,990
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 36 32 $14
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist 31 30 $449
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist 30 28 $284
61645 Removal of blood clot and injection to dissolve blood clot from head artery using fluoroscopic guidance 21 21 $881
36227 Insertion of tube into external neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist 18 16 $156
61624 Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery 18 12 $1,045
75894 Review by radiologist of image for insertion of material to block blood flow 17 12 $75
76377 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing 16 15 $41

In context: peer comparison

Among 23 peers in Seattle Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,814
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Guerbet LLC 4 $1,652.84
Stryker Corporation 3 $144.53
Penumbra, INC. 2 $16.25

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,104
Food and Beverage
$709

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Melanie Walker's medical specialty?
Dr. Melanie Walker practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Seattle, WA.
Where does Dr. Melanie Walker practice?
Dr. Melanie Walker practices at Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA 98104. Office phone: 2067313000.
What is Dr. Melanie Walker's NPI?
Dr. Melanie Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578643540, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melanie Walker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melanie Walker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melanie Walker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (HCPCS 76937); Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist (HCPCS 36224); Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist (HCPCS 36226). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.