Walter S Choate, M.D.
Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery
Also practices: ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Walter S Choate, M.D. has been part of the Jefferson medical community since 2007 in group practice. Trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (class of 2007), he has been practicing for over 19 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS data).
Older · 1385dNPPES updated 2022-07-21 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1201 S Clearview Pkwy Fl 1, Jefferson, LA 70121-1015
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.32%
Louisiana avg: 5.1 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.2 pts)
6.32% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
114
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
102
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
190
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3k
Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.8k received from industry
31 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Walter S Choate's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2007
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
19 years in practice
Experienced
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Taxonomy: 207XX0005X
Education & Training
University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 2007)
Mailing address
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
Differs from practice location
Virtual Sports Medicine Care With Walter S Choate
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Walter S Choate for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Jefferson required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Walter S Choate
Dr. Choate is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Jefferson, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (504) 736-4800.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Walter S Choate
Practice Location
1201 S Clearview Pkwy Fl 1, Jefferson, LA 70121-1015
Mailing Address
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
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