Summary

Dr. James Walker is a family medicine physician who also specializes in addiction medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and completed his residency at John Peter Smith Hospital. With 15 years of experience, Dr. Walker brings extensive knowledge to treating patients across all age groups while focusing on substance use disorders and addiction treatment.

Dr. Walker practices at Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte, Colorado, and SLV Health Regional Medical Center in Alamosa, Colorado. He treats patients with substance use disorders, including teens struggling with addiction and individuals with alcohol use disorder. Dr. Walker also provides emergency care services and performs diagnostic procedures such as arterial blood gas analysis and alkaline phosphatase testing to help evaluate patient health.

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Quick Facts

  • 15 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • John Peter Smith Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Ely Walker has 2 locations

Rio Grande Hospital

310 County Road 14Del Norte, CO 81132

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Ely Walker

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cofinity
  • Colorado Access
  • Community Care Associates
  • Community Health Choice
  • Denver Health Medical Plan
  • Devoted Health
  • Friday Health Plans
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • Health Alliance - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • PreferredOne
  • State Farm
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Ely Walker has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Ely Walker has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Addiction Medicine
  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

Dr. James Ely Walker holds an active medical license in the state of Colorado.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Colorado that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at John Peter Smith Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine in 2011.

NPI Number

Dr. Walker's NPI number is 1043506413.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. James Walker accepting new patients?
Dr. James Walker has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. James Walker accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. James Walker affiliated with?
Dr. James Walker is affiliated with Rio Grande Hospital.
Where is Dr. James Walker's office located?
Dr. James Walker's office is located at 310 County Road 14, Del Norte, CO, 81132.
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.

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