Summary

Dr. James Walter is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, building expertise in digestive health and comprehensive internal medicine care. With 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Walter brings extensive knowledge to diagnosing and treating complex gastrointestinal conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations throughout Philadelphia.

Dr. Walter practices at multiple locations across Philadelphia and surrounding areas, including Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital and several Einstein Medical Center locations. His clinical expertise focuses on treating colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease. He performs essential diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including colonoscopies and both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies. These procedures help detect early signs of digestive disorders and provide minimally invasive treatment options for his patients.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 15 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 8 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James William Walter has 8 locations

Einstein Internal Medicine Associates

5401 Old York Rd Ste 331Philadelphia, PA 19141
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Einstein Pulmonary Associates

5401 Old York Rd Ste 505Philadelphia, PA 19141
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Einstein Medical Center Montgomery

559 W Germantown PikeEast Norriton, PA 19403

Einstein Endoscopy Center Blue Bell

676 DEKALB PIKE STE 100BLUE BELL, PA 19422
Mon6:30 am - 2:30 pm
Tue6:30 am - 2:30 pm
Wed6:30 am - 2:30 pm
Thu6:30 am - 2:30 pm
Fri6:30 am - 2:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Jefferson Frankford Hospital

4900 Frankford AvePhiladelphia, PA 19124

Jefferson Lansdale Hospital

100 Medical Campus DrLansdale, PA 19446

Moss Rehabilitation Hospital

1200 W Tabor RdPhiladelphia, PA 19141

Einstein Medical Center Infectious Disease

5401 Old York Rd Ste 300Philadelphia, PA 19141
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. James William Walter, MDDr. Rafael A. Amaral, MDDr. Dhruvan N. Patel, MDMalorie Simons
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
15 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Italian Speaks English
Philadelphia , PADarby , PADarby , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine Med School: Ponce School of Medicine Med School: Medical College Baroda (India) Med School: Albany Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James William Walter

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Plan
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - HMO
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James William Walter has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James William Walter has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Internal Medicine
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

Dr. James William Walter holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 2011.

NPI Number

Dr. Walter's NPI number is 1083903314.

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Dr. James Walter's office is located at 5401 Old York Rd Ste 331, Philadelphia, PA, 19141.

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