Summary

Dr. James Walker specializes in geriatric medicine, internal medicine, and emergency medicine, bringing four and a half decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital. Dr. Walker is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Walker practices at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, New York, where he focuses on treating conditions such as high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies. He offers virtual care consultations for patient convenience and performs specialized procedures including hepatic angiograms and catheter embolizations. Patients consistently rate Dr. Walker highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 45 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital
  • 3 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Bassett Medical Center

1 Atwell RdCooperstown, NY 13326

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Dr. James Wilson Walker, MDDr. Jasvindar KumarDr. Francis Joseph NolanDr. Summia Matin Afridi
Geriatric MedicineInternal MedicineEmergency MedicineHospital Medicine
45 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Cooperstown , NYCooperstown , NYOneonta , NYCooperstown , NY
Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Georgia Regents University Med School: Khyber Medical College Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont Med School: Yusra Medical & Dental College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Wilson Walker

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • CDPHP
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Wilson Walker has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Wilson Walker has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Cognitive Issues/Testing
  • Confusion
  • Dementia
  • Emergency Medicine
  • EOL Care
  • Internal Medicine
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Senility
  • Urinary Incontinence

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Medical College Of Georgia At Georgia Regents University in 1981.

NPI Number

Dr. Walker's NPI number is 1912964867.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. James Walker affiliated with?
Dr. James Walker is affiliated with Bassett Medical Center.
Does Dr. James Walker accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Walker accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Walker?
You can find contact information for Dr. James Walker here on Vitals.
Does Dr. James Walker accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. James Walker has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. James Walker speak?
Dr. James Walker speaks English and Spanish.

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