Dr. Michael James Walker

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 36+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Michael James Walker, MD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Riddle Memorial Hospital, Main Line Hospital Lankenau, Main Line Hospital Bryn Mawr Campus, Main Line Hospital Paoli. Dr. Michael James Walker also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Main Line Healthcare. Dr. Michael James Walker may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Michael James Walker at 1161 McDermott Dr to request Dr. Michael James Walker the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1161 McDermott Dr
West Chester, PA 19380-4042
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Michael James Walker
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0749193688
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)
  • General Surgery

Experience

  • Over 36 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Michael James Walker attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1988.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1871538611
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, June 17, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not 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 - He does not 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 - He 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 - He 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. Michael James Walker

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Michael James Walker has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 36 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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    Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
    A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Main Line Healthcare


Practice Locations

1161 McDermott Dr
West Chester, PA 19380-4042
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


1601 McDaniel Dr
West Chester, PA 19380-7030
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 Thursday, April 24, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, October 20, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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