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
- Primary practice
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Harborview Medical Center, 325 9Th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 731-3000 - Mailing address
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Po Box 50095
Seattle, WA 981455095
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
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.