Dr. Vanessa J Walker

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 17+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Vanessa J Walker, DO, is a Critical Care (Intensivists) specialist in Carmichael, California. She attended and graduated from medical school in 2007, having over 17 years of diverse experience, especially in Critical Care (Intensivists). She is affiliated with many hospitals including Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Sutter General Hospital, Sutter Roseville Medical Center. Dr. Vanessa J Walker also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Pulmonary Medicine Associates Medical Group Inc. Dr. Vanessa J Walker accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (916) 482-7621 to request Dr. Vanessa J Walker the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 6403 Coyle Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608-0361

Phone 1: (916) 482-7621
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Vanessa J Walker
Gender Female
PECOS ID 5092900811
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Critical Care (Intensivists) (primary specialty)
  • Pulmonary Disease

Experience

  • Over 17 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Vanessa J Walker graduated from medical school in 2007.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1225155773
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, March 22, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, November 8, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Vanessa J Walker

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Vanessa J Walker has been primarily specialized in Critical Care Medicine for over 17 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
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    Pulmonary Disease
    An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
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    Hospitalist
    Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Pulmonary Medicine Associates Medical Group Inc


Practice Locations

6403 Coyle Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608-0361
Phone: (916) 482-7621
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, November 8, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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