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Dr. James William Walter II, MD

Accepting New Patients

(670 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Creighton University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: lactose intolerance, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), ERCP (biliary and pancreatic endoscopy), and more.

700 W Germantown Pike Suite 101
East Norriton Township, PA

(610) 233-3660

Dr. James William Walter II, MD is a gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. Dr. James William Walter II, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital and EINSTEIN PRACTICE PLAN INC.

Office Locations

Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital

1200 West Tabor Road Einstein Gastroenterology at Tabor Building
Philadelphia, PA 19141

(215) 456-5832

(215) 456-1933

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Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital

676 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422

(610) 233-3175

(610) 272-4182

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700 W Germantown Pike Suite 101
East Norriton Township, PA

(610) 233-3660

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833 Chestnut Street Suite 701
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Some issues Dr. James William Walter II, MD can help you with:

Anorexia

Anorexia nervosa, commonly referred to as anorexia, is a disorder where people severely restrict the types and quantity of food they eat. People with anorexia have an extreme fear of eating and gaining weight, and may perceive weight loss as a way to achieve happiness. They may repeatedly weigh themselves or engage in harmful behaviors such as excessive exercise or starvation. Those with anorexia often find themselves preoccupied with food, but unable to consume a normal amount of it, resulting in symptoms such as:

-Abnormally low BMI (body mass index)

-Vitamin deficiency

-Fatigue

-Fainting

-Amenorrhea (lack of menstruation in women)

-Emaciation

-Poor wound healing

-Anemia

-Irregular heart rhythms

Anorexia may also cause bluish discoloration of the hands, brittle and falling out hair, yellowish skin, and lanugo (fine, downy hair). These physical symptoms are frequently accompanied by altered behaviors and emotions. Those with anorexia may feel compelled to hide their weight and actions from others. For example, someone with anorexia may wear oversized or baggy clothing to conceal weight loss or may deny hunger or lie about the amount of food that he or she consumes. Some people with anorexia may withdraw from social activities and may experience irritability and depression.

People of all ages, genders, and races may be diagnosed with anorexia; however, the condition affects more women than men. There is no single known cause for anorexia, but biological, psychological, and environmental factors may play a role. Athletes who participate in certain sports that emphasize body shape and size (such as ballet, figure skating, and wrestling) may be more likely to develop anorexia.

Anorexia has two subtypes that are referred to as the restrictive type and binge-purge type.

Restrictive type is the more frequently represented form of anorexia, involving the extreme restriction of food. Binge-purge type anorexia is food restriction accompanied by episodes of binging (eating large quantities of food) and purging (vomiting). Binge-purge type anorexia differs from bulimia as people with this type of anorexia severely limit calories and purge most of what they eat and are generally underweight, while those with bulimia are in a normal weight range. Left untreated, both types of anorexia have severe and life-threatening effects on health. Anorexia can lead to heart failure and even death.

Many people do not consciously develop anorexia, and have difficulty seeking treatment. For this reason, early detection and treatment helps with long-term recovery outcomes. Treatment for anorexia can vary from therapy visits to inpatient treatment, depending on the severity of a person's anorexia. Severe anorexia is typically treated in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, where patients increase their food consumption and gain weight under medical supervision. Eating disorder specialists provide therapy sessions and oversee a physical and mental treatment plan. Outpatient programs help patients return to a healthy weight through frequent talk therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions, specialized nutrition plans, and eating disorder support groups. Anorexia treatment aims to not only restore physical health and correct negative behaviors, but to also promote psychological well-being and self-confidence.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James William Walter II, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James William Walter II, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	25
gastrointestinal procedures	25
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68
minimally invasive procedures	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James William Walter II, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James William Walter II, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James William Walter II, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	51
Dementia	22
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James William Walter II, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James William Walter II, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	89
doctor visit	100
gastrointestinal procedures	139
hospital care	152
inpatient care	152
minimally invasive procedures	139
preventive care	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	89

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James William Walter II, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	152
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	16
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James William Walter II, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James William Walter II, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	54
Dementia	18
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James William Walter II, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James William Walter II, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	64
doctor visit	44
gastrointestinal procedures	64
hospital care	143
inpatient care	143
minimally invasive procedures	64
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	64

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James William Walter II, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	127
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James William Walter II, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James William Walter II, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	52
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James William Walter II, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James William Walter II, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	115
doctor visit	70
gastrointestinal procedures	137
hospital care	124
inpatient care	124
minimally invasive procedures	137
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	115

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James William Walter II, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	150
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James William Walter II, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James William Walter II, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	45
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James William Walter II, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James William Walter II, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	90
doctor visit	80
gastrointestinal procedures	90
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78
minimally invasive procedures	90
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	90

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James William Walter II, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	114
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	11
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James William Walter II, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James William Walter II, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James William Walter II, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James William Walter II, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	81
doctor visit	55
gastrointestinal procedures	81
hospital care	123
inpatient care	123
minimally invasive procedures	81
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	81

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James William Walter II, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	107
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	19
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James William Walter II, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James William Walter II, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	49
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James William Walter II, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James William Walter II, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures	77
doctor visit	69
gastrointestinal procedures	89
hospital care	114
inpatient care	114
minimally invasive procedures	89
preventive care	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	77

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James William Walter II, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	117
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	64
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	10
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	21
85 and over	7
Less than 65	63
65 to 74	102

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James William Walter II, MD From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James William Walter II, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	49
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	16
Dementia	17

Education & Training

Dr. James William Walter II, MD graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. He is certified by the Board Certification: Gastroenterology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine

Board Certification: Board Certification: Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James William Walter II, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital

Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital

EINSTEIN PRACTICE PLAN INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. James William Walter II, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: QualCare, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, AARP, MultiPlan, Independence Blue Cross, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Jefferson Health Plans Medicare and Marketplace (formerly Health Partners Plans), Motor Vehicle Insurance, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Highmark Wholecare (Medicare only), Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. James William Walter II, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

AARP

MultiPlan

Independence Blue Cross

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Jefferson Health Plans Medicare and Marketplace (formerly Health Partners Plans)

Motor Vehicle Insurance

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

UPMC

Highmark Wholecare (Medicare only)

Aetna Better Health CHIP PA

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James William Walter II, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 670 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James William Walter II, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James William Walter II, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$11,898 GI GENIUS $2,767	Bravo $18	INTERSTIM $14	$9,099
Eli Lilly and Company	$9,908 OMVOH $4,919	$4,989
AbbVie Inc.	$473 Skyrizi $320	LINZESS $51	VIBERZI $22	Rinvoq $21	$58
AbbVie, Inc.	$316 Humira $119	$196
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$178 ENTYVIO $178
Other	$683 ZEPOSIA $145	VOWST $125	STELARA $123	ZEPATIER $68	OMVOH $35	Other $187

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$13,275
Travel and Lodging	$7,313
Food and Beverage	$2,868

Research Payments

Dr. James William Walter II, MD has received 9 research payments totaling $45,100.

Biography

Dr. James Walter is an adult gastroenterology specialist in East Norriton Township, PA, Philadelphia, PA, and Blue Bell, PA. Dr. Walter's areas of expertise include achalasia, celiac disease, and crohn's disease. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He accepts Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Jefferson Health. Dr. Walter has an open panel in Philadelphia, PA according to Jefferson Health.