Dr. Michael Walker, MD
1365 Washington Ave, Ste 300, Albany, NY 12206 • +1-582-555-7974
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2018)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Albany Percentiles
NPI #1659378842 • CBSA Regional • Endocrinology
Statistical peer benchmarking across NY Endocrinology providers positions Dr. Michael Walker, MD in Albany at -0.38σ (50th city percentile / 28.7th state percentile, 618 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 13 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Walker's longitudinal care intensity (2.0 billed units per patient across 618 individuals) centers on 99214 (553 annual units) and 95251 ($83–$114 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Michael Walker in Albany (12206) face an estimated $232.00 initial evaluation fee at 1365 Washington Ave, Ste 300 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 17-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.92/5 from 17 verified reports).
Patients evaluating Dr. Michael Walker in ZIP 12206 note 8 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2018) alongside 2.0 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Albany, NY Endocrinology peers
1,257 annual services across 618 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NY Endocrinology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Complex Endocrine, Thyroid & Metabolic Biomarker Management | 553 | 50th | $133 – $182 |
| 95251 | Ambulatory Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Data Analysis | 277 | 52th | $83 – $114 |
| 76536 | High-Resolution Thyroid & Parathyroid Neck Ultrasound | 201 | 49th | $161 – $220 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Endocrine & Hormone Workup | 151 | 53th | $183 – $251 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Multi-Hormone & Insulin Pump Titration | 75 | 49th | $205 – $281 |
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Dr. Michael Walker, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Walker National Provider Identifier | NPI #1659378842 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (12206) |
| Dr. Walker Albany CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (1,257 CMS svcs; Z -0.379σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NY Endocrinology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $232.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Albany, NY) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $232.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 17 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.92/5 Listening • 4.83/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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