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Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD

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(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

University of South Alabama College of Medicine

2510 Airpark Drive Suite 302
Redding, CA 96001

(530) 241-9966

Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD is a cardiologist in Redding, CA specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Redding and Dignity Health.

Office Locations

Dignity Health

2510 Airpark Drive Suite 302
Redding, CA 96001

(530) 241-9966

(530) 241-9783

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

Doppler echocardiography

echocardiogram

In 2023, Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD performed more Doppler echocardiography, and echocardiogram (echo) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

cardiac procedures

ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD performed more cardiac procedures, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

cardiac imaging

carotid duplex ultrasound

carotid ultrasound

duplex ultrasound

electrocardiogram

myocardial perfusion SPECT

In 2012, Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD had a list price for cardiac imaging, carotid duplex ultrasound, carotid ultrasound, duplex ultrasound, electrocardiogram (EKG), myocardial perfusion SPECT, nuclear scan, nuclear stress test (myocardial perfusion imaging), SPECT scan, stress echo, vascular studies, and vascular ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD treated as a cardiologist in Redding, CA during 2012 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1995
doctor visit	1777
nuclear scan	504
stress testing	1015
ultrasound (sonogram)	1337
vascular procedures	357

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD treated as a cardiologist in Redding, CA during 2013 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1956
doctor visit	1773
nuclear scan	513
stress testing	1009
ultrasound (sonogram)	1379
vascular procedures	432

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	346
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	667
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	299
From 75 to 84	245
85 and over	103
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	75
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD treated as a cardiologist in Redding, CA during 2014 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1873
doctor visit	1558
nuclear scan	458
stress testing	925
ultrasound (sonogram)	1371
vascular procedures	423

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	307
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	606
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	97
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	75
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD treated as a cardiologist in Redding, CA during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	2198
doctor visit	2212
nuclear scan	535
stress testing	1085
ultrasound (sonogram)	1532
vascular procedures	428

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	972
Female	994

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1796
Black	0
Hispanic	74
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	52

**Age**
From 65 to 74	748
From 75 to 84	684
85 and over	322
Less than 65	212

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	68
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD treated as a cardiologist in Redding, CA during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	2182
doctor visit	2344
nuclear scan	495
stress testing	997
ultrasound (sonogram)	1504
vascular procedures	374

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	546
Female	578

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1007
Black	0
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	427
From 75 to 84	372
85 and over	198
Less than 65	127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	67
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD treated as a cardiologist in Redding, CA during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1992
doctor visit	2239
nuclear scan	416
stress testing	841
ultrasound (sonogram)	1252
vascular procedures	220

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	529
Female	532

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	948
Black	0
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	409
From 75 to 84	355
85 and over	176
Less than 65	121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	71
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD treated as a cardiologist in Redding, CA during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	2217
doctor visit	2446
nuclear scan	410
stress testing	817
ultrasound (sonogram)	1381
vascular procedures	222

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	588
Female	587

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1053
Black	0
Hispanic	56
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	458
From 75 to 84	365
85 and over	195
Less than 65	157

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	68
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD treated as a cardiologist in Redding, CA during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1801
doctor visit	2340
nuclear scan	277
stress testing	583
ultrasound (sonogram)	1321
vascular procedures	183

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	557
Female	560

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	992
Black	0
Hispanic	62
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	417
From 75 to 84	366
85 and over	190
Less than 65	144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	67
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD treated as a cardiologist in Redding, CA during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	26
cardiac procedures	1327
doctor visit	2193
nuclear scan	82
stress testing	317
ultrasound (sonogram)	1184
vascular procedures	161

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	540
Female	548

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	962
Black	0
Hispanic	64
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	439
From 75 to 84	342
85 and over	159
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	68
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD treated as a cardiologist in Redding, CA during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	19
cardiac procedures	1424
doctor visit	2355
nuclear scan	84
stress testing	218
ultrasound (sonogram)	1206
vascular procedures	134

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	608
Female	594

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1070
Black	0
Hispanic	78
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	480
From 75 to 84	413
85 and over	164
Less than 65	145

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	66
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD treated as a cardiologist in Redding, CA during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1458
doctor visit	2361
nuclear scan	88
stress testing	233
ultrasound (sonogram)	1253
vascular procedures	74

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	670
Female	639

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1164
Black	0
Hispanic	92
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	514
From 75 to 84	448
85 and over	195
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	61
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD treated as a cardiologist in Redding, CA during 2023 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	1276
doctor visit	2015
nuclear scan	43
stress testing	147
ultrasound (sonogram)	1174
vascular procedures	44

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	566
Female	561

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1001
Black	0
Hispanic	76
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	462
From 75 to 84	360
85 and over	162
Less than 65	143

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	62
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD treated as a cardiologist in Redding, CA were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

blood draw	22
cardiac procedures	1808
doctor visit	2134
nuclear scan	325
stress testing	682
ultrasound (sonogram)	1324
vascular procedures	254

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD.

**Gender**
Female	525
Male	519

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	938
Native American / Alaskan Native	29
Hispanic	51
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	348
85 and over	163
Less than 65	124
65 to 74	408

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	62
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine. He is certified by the Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine

Board Certification: Internal Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Medical Center Redding

Dignity Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD has an average of 2.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Walter L. Fletscher, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Redding, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$3,008 Pacemakers $2,562	Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy - CRT $288	Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators - ICDs $93	Reveal LINQ $41	Patient Management - Data Connectivity Solutions $23
Abbott Laboratories	$1,647 Assurity Pacemaker $184	Assurity $177	Confirm Rx $158	Fortify Assura, Ellipse ICD $152	Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator $136	Other $840
Amgen Inc.	$801 Repatha $702	Corlanor $78	$21
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$612 XARELTO $612
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$426 CRM $218	QuickFlex Micro $83	Microny ll SR plus Pacemaker $75	Fortify Assura and Ellipse $23	Unify Assura $22	Other $4
Other	$3,434 ELIQUIS $343	BYSTOLIC $307	Vascepa $274	FARXIGA $212	VERQUVO $205	Other $2,094

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,073
Travel and Lodging	$1,808
Education	$46

Biography

Dr. Walter Fletscher is an adult cardiology specialist in Redding, CA. On average, patients gave him a rating of 2.0 stars (out of 5). He studied medicine at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Dr. Fletscher is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Redding. Dr. Fletscher's practice in Redding, CA is open to new patients as reported by Dignity Health.