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Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Adult Cardiology
Georgetown University School of Medicine (1997)
Professional interests include: Holter monitoring, left-sided heart failure, tachycardia (very fast heart rate), and more.
550 17th Avenue Suite 680
Seattle, WA 98122

Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD is a cardiologist in Seattle, WA specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center, Providence, Swedish Cherry Hill Campus and Swedish Health Services.

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Office Locations

550 17th Avenue Suite 680
Seattle, WA 98122
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Some issues Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

  • A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
  • A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
  • Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

  • Age
  • Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
  • A family history of heart attacks
  • Smoking
  • Obesity
  • High cholesterol
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Washington. 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.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cardiac imaging

In 2023, Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD had a list price for cardiac imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Washington. 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

transthoracic echocardiography

By Affordability:

echocardiogram
transthoracic echocardiography

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Washington, Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD performed more transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for echocardiogram (echo), and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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 Quinton Gradek, MD treated as a cardiologist in Seattle, WA during 2012 were cardiac procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 11
blood draw 297
cardiac procedures 821
catheterization 12
diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 1230
hospital care 394
inpatient care 340
lab tests 729
minimally invasive procedures 12
nuclear scan 157
outpatient care 54
stress testing 400
ultrasound (sonogram) 461
vascular procedures 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD treated as a cardiologist in Seattle, WA during 2013 were cardiac procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 341
cardiac procedures 772
catheterization 21
diagnostic procedures 21
doctor visit 1305
hospital care 359
inpatient care 346
lab tests 565
minimally invasive procedures 21
nuclear scan 145
stress testing 372
ultrasound (sonogram) 428
vascular procedures 21

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD.

Gender
Male 881
Female 1057
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1509
Black 377
Hispanic 34
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 790
From 75 to 84 612
85 and over 265
Less than 65 271

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 39
Dementia 16
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD treated as a cardiologist in Seattle, WA during 2014 were cardiac procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 305
cardiac procedures 690
catheterization 14
diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 1357
hospital care 391
inpatient care 343
lab tests 432
minimally invasive procedures 14
nuclear scan 114
outpatient care 48
stress testing 294
ultrasound (sonogram) 421
vascular procedures 14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD.

Gender
Male 898
Female 1036
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1473
Black 397
Hispanic 27
Asian 0
Other 25
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 737
From 75 to 84 606
85 and over 308
Less than 65 283

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 41
Dementia 17
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD treated as a cardiologist in Seattle, WA during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lab tests and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 327
cardiac procedures 684
catheterization 11
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 1241
hospital care 332
inpatient care 316
lab tests 379
minimally invasive procedures 11
nuclear scan 108
outpatient care 16
stress testing 285
ultrasound (sonogram) 418
vascular procedures 11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD.

Gender
Male 1810
Female 2164
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 3000
Black 828
Hispanic 86
Asian 0
Other 38
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 1528
From 75 to 84 1260
85 and over 644
Less than 65 542

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 27
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 39
Dementia 20
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD treated as a cardiologist in Seattle, WA during 2016 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, ultrasound (sonogram) and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 322
cardiac procedures 612
doctor visit 1276
hospital care 419
inpatient care 374
lab tests 389
nuclear scan 97
outpatient care 45
stress testing 236
ultrasound (sonogram) 407

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD.

Gender
Male 999
Female 1189
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1643
Black 470
Hispanic 39
Asian 0
Other 23
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 856
From 75 to 84 667
85 and over 347
Less than 65 318

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 26
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 41
Dementia 20
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD treated as a cardiologist in Seattle, WA during 2017 were cardiac procedures, lab tests, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 257
cardiac procedures 560
doctor visit 1179
hospital care 401
inpatient care 383
lab tests 403
nuclear scan 79
outpatient care 18
stress testing 218
ultrasound (sonogram) 367

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD.

Gender
Male 959
Female 1042
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1457
Black 471
Hispanic 32
Asian 0
Other 23
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 768
From 75 to 84 613
85 and over 325
Less than 65 295

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 41
Dementia 18
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD treated as a cardiologist in Seattle, WA during 2018 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 13
blood draw 295
cardiac procedures 467
doctor visit 1099
hospital care 382
inpatient care 356
lab tests 295
nuclear scan 83
outpatient care 26
stress testing 193
ultrasound (sonogram) 261

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD.

Gender
Male 884
Female 996
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1402
Black 419
Hispanic 26
Asian 0
Other 22
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 710
From 75 to 84 629
85 and over 307
Less than 65 234

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 40
Dementia 19
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD treated as a cardiologist in Seattle, WA during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 22
cardiac procedures 283
doctor visit 337
hospital care 24
inpatient care 24
lab tests 26
nuclear scan 51
stress testing 70
ultrasound (sonogram) 232

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD.

Gender
Male 454
Female 433
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 684
Black 79
Hispanic 0
Asian 73
Other 31
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 336
From 75 to 84 326
85 and over 138
Less than 65 87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 29
Dementia 15
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD treated as a cardiologist in Seattle, WA during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 292
doctor visit 159
hospital care 28
inpatient care 28
nuclear scan 81
stress testing 81
ultrasound (sonogram) 211

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD.

Gender
Male 337
Female 293
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 477
Black 45
Hispanic 27
Asian 48
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 253
From 75 to 84 210
85 and over 103
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 37
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 33
Dementia 16
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD treated as a cardiologist in Seattle, WA during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 518
doctor visit 320
hospital care 21
inpatient care 21
nuclear scan 101
stress testing 138
ultrasound (sonogram) 417

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD.

Gender
Male 686
Female 710
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1060
Black 112
Hispanic 30
Asian 114
Other 65
Native American 15
Age
From 65 to 74 535
From 75 to 84 500
85 and over 250
Less than 65 111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 33
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 29
Dementia 18
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD treated as a cardiologist in Seattle, WA during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 579
doctor visit 365
nuclear scan 101
stress testing 135
ultrasound (sonogram) 478

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD.

Gender
Male 849
Female 812
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1263
Black 111
Hispanic 37
Asian 162
Other 76
Native American 12
Age
From 65 to 74 605
From 75 to 84 601
85 and over 330
Less than 65 125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 40
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 29
Dementia 14
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD treated as a cardiologist in Seattle, WA were cardiac procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and hospital care.

ambulatory monitoring 12
blood draw 270
cardiac procedures 570
catheterization 14
diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 897
hospital care 275
inpatient care 253
lab tests 402
minimally invasive procedures 14
nuclear scan 101
outpatient care 34
stress testing 220
ultrasound (sonogram) 372
vascular procedures 14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD.

Gender
Male 796
Female 884
Ethnicity
Black / African American 300
Asian / Pacific Islander 36
Non-Hispanic White 1269
Native American / Alaskan Native 2
Hispanic 30
Other 27
Age
75 to 84 547
85 and over 274
Less than 65 211
65 to 74 647

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 27
Dementia 15
Cancer 13

Education & Training

Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1997. He completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (1997)

Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals (2001)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Swedish Medical Center
Providence
Swedish Cherry Hill Campus
Swedish Health Services

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. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, Wellcare Medicare (HMO), Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Medicare PPO, Carelon PPO, Ambetter Cascade Select, Ambetter Cascade Care, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Seven Corners, First Choice PPO and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO
Aetna PPO
CIGNA PPO
Wellcare Medicare (HMO)
Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
Interplan PPO
TriWest
United Healthcare
TRICARE
Medicaid
Humana
Cigna
United Healthcare Medicaid
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
United Healthcare PPO
Providence
Humana HMO
First Health
Kaiser Permanente
Aetna Medicare PPO
Carelon PPO
Ambetter Cascade Select
Ambetter Cascade Care
Premera
Evernorth PPO
Seven Corners
First Choice PPO
Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 188 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Walter Quinton Gradek, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Seattle, WA. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-06-21
Patient verified via Press Ganey
I like it that they don't waste time. I especially appreciate the courtesy they extend. They treat each individual with dignity and respect, and that means a lot to me.If they run late, I'm well aware there must be a need elsewhere. So I know that someone else is being treated with care and respect. If the doctor runs late, that's my gift to another patient in need. I feel very blessed to have the care team I have. Dr. Gradek and his staff are just wonderful! If they see this note, please do NOT attach my name to it though.
Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-08-19
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Dr. Gradek interpreted my test result after the 5 day window, but only after prompting from me. I know he's busy, so I don't know if this is a legitimate gripe. I was a little concerned by what the report reviewer wrote, so I would have appreciated reassurance that the results were AOK. Other than this, I routinely have excellent encounters with each and every one of my providers at Swedish and I am grateful to have them on my health care team.
Overall Rating: 3.0 2026-01-25
Patient verified via Press Ganey
This particular visit was quite stressful, not because of the clinic. I booked my trip with access almost a week out and at the last minute they added another pickup for the driver, this caused him to get me to the clinic almost 15 mins late. I thought I would have to reschedule my appointment. But the clerk was able to get me seen. I am very thankful for that! My sincere thanks to the staff!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-21
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This visit was for an echocardiogram & the attachment of a Zio heart monitor only. It was not necessary to see Dr. Gradek. That will happen after all results, including the monitor are in his possession. All of the staff that administered that day were respectful, informative & helpful. I appreciate Dr. Gradek & all the support staff at Swedish.
Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-09-01
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr. Gradek spent a little more time with me this visit than he has in the past. He explained what my medications do in a way that helped me better understand the reasons for taking them. I appreciate that he allowed me to participate in making an informed decision about continuing to take certain medications.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-10-19
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr. Gradek problem solved with us over the course of many months, and is the first professional in the many years that I have had BP issues that my numbers are finally under control. He's excellent and we are grateful.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-22
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This provider listens as opposed to a previous provider who did not. I no longer see her. My long time cardiologist retired and I've been seen by this provider with no complaints. He answers my questions and listens.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-09
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Dr. Gradek is a quiet and somewhat reserved person, but I always feel he's paying attention to what I say and asking meaningful questions about my health. I always feel like I'm in good hands with him and his team.
Overall Rating: 2.0 2022-11-08
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I will go to a different provider for my next heart health check in. One who does more than read my records on the computer while I watch them and provides more than one word answers. Not a good fit for me.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-25
Patient verified via Press Ganey
He is a reasonable physician in that he listens to concerns, addresses them and allows the patient input to be a part of practice plan. Others do not always do that and he is exceptional in this regard.

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) $239 LifeVest
$239
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $195 ENTRESTO
$195
CHF Solutions, Inc $191 Aquadex
$191
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $146 Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy - CRT
$128 		CoreValve Evolut
$18
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $128 XARELTO
$128
Other $255 ELIQUIS
$64 		WATCHMAN
$57 		Definity
$20 		Mitra Clip system
$19 		VELTASSA
$18 		Other
$77
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,062
Education $92

Biography

Dr. Walter Gradek is an adult cardiology specialist in Seattle, WA. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: myxoma, orthostatic hypotension, and cardiac risk reduction. Dr. Gradek takes HealthSmart, Coventry, and CIGNA Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Gradek graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Emory University. He is affiliated with Providence and Swedish Cherry Hill Campus. He has an open panel in Seattle, WA according to Doctor.com.

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