Patrick Wheat, MD
NPI 1003897208 · Psychiatry Physician · Natchitoches, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Patrick Wheat, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Natchitoches, LA (NPI 1003897208).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003897208
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 021380 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
52 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 52 | $84 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $84–$84 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 121 | 21 |
| Alprazolam | 107 | 12 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 92 | 22 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Hcl Sr | 88 | 16 |
| Aripiprazole | 68 | 11 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 67 | 21 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 67 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$276 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-07
- Last updated
- 2013-03-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patrick Wheat's NPI number?
- Patrick Wheat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003897208, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Patrick Wheat's specialty?
- Patrick Wheat is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Patrick Wheat located?
- Patrick Wheat's practice location on file with NPPES is 242b Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71457-5102.
- What is Patrick Wheat's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Patrick Wheat is (318) 356-0220.
- Does Patrick Wheat accept Medicare?
- Patrick Wheat is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Patrick Wheat's NPI active?
- Yes — Patrick Wheat's NPI (1003897208) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-03-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.