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Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2011)

2147 Professional Drive
Gaylord, MI 49735

(989) 731-2341

Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO is a spine surgeon in Gaylord, MI specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO is affiliated with McLaren Bay Region.

Office Locations

2147 Professional Drive
Gaylord, MI 49735

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO in 2023

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By Affordability:

spine imaging

spine X-ray

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO had a list price for spine imaging, spine X-ray, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Gaylord, MI during 2017 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	64
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	15
spinal procedures	37

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO treated during 2017 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	30
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Gaylord, MI during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	231
nerve procedures	23
spinal procedures	51

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	97

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Gaylord, MI during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	264
nerve procedures	32
spinal procedures	80

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	126

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	19
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	121

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	72

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	12
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Gaylord, MI during 2021 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	85
spinal procedures	16
X-rays	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	46

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Gaylord, MI during 2022 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	196
spinal procedures	107
X-rays	107

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	100

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	20
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Gaylord, MI during 2023 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	128
spinal procedures	59
X-rays	59

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Gaylord, MI were X-rays, spinal procedures, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	141
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	23
spinal procedures	58
X-rays	60

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	12
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	21
85 and over	6
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	53

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	3
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011. He completed residency at Michigan State University (MSU) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2011)

Residency: Michigan State University (MSU) Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

McLaren Bay Region

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$2,652 HIPS $1,943	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $559	THORACO-LUMBAR $150
Synthes GmbH	$2,072 $2,072
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.	$1,498 Advanced Energy Hemostatic Device $1,498
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$721 Orthopedics $381	Ortho-Knee $162	LIFENET VIVIGEN $143	VIPER $35
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$461 ProLift Expandable TLIF $163	Timberline $119	Persona $83	Vitality $43	PrimaGen $40	Other $12
Other	$1,133 Exogen $322	CATALYFT PL EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM $101	Ortho-Hips $96	ALEUTIAN Interbody Systems $84	iFuse Implant $77	Other $454

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$4,913
Food and Beverage	$2,831
Education	$544
Grant	$250

Biography

Dr. Brett Walker practices spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Gaylord, MI, Charlevoix, MI, and Owosso, MI. He is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with McLaren Bay Region.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO in 2022

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2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO in 2023

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Michael Walker, DO From 2016 - 2023

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