Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Walter S. Choate work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Walter S. Choate at 2 hospitals: Ochsner Medical Center Acute and Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Walter S. Choate see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Harahan, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Walter S. Choate's specialty?
- Medicare lists Sports Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Orthopedic Surgery.
- Does Walter S. Choate accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter S. Choate accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Walter S. Choate offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Walter S. Choate offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Walter S. Choate?
- (504) 733-1600, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Walter S. Choate's NPI number?
- 1861682791. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Walter S. Choate works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Walter S. Choate at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190036
- Ochsner Medical Center-KennerKenner, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190274
Practice locations
Addresses where Walter S. Choate is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1200 S Clearview Pkwy, Suite 1200Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 733‑1600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Walter S. Choate as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Sports Medicineprimary
- Orthopedic Surgeryalso
Other sports medicine doctors in Louisiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861682791 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians