# Walter J Lech, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/walter-lech-md-1215073853
NPI: 1215073853
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Walter J Lech, MD is a thoracic surgery based in San Jose, CA practicing at Ellison Medical Group Vein Treatment Center with NPI 1215073853.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Thoracic Surgery
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL
- Graduation year: 2001
- NPI: 1215073853 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1215073853))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Ellison Medical Group Vein Treatment Center
- Address: 1270 S Winchester Blvd, Suite 102, San Jose, CA, 951283911
- Phone: (858) 926-7878
- Group practice size: 9 members

## Insurance accepted (3 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Walter J Lech, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1215073853).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 3 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $79.

Largest disclosed payer: Tactile Systems Technology Inc ($54 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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