Richard Whitlock, M.D.
NPI 1053335828 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Augusta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Whitlock, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Augusta, GA (NPI 1053335828).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053335828
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 020623 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
182 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 112 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 33 | $85 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 20 | $65 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 17 | $13 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$85 (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 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 165 | 38 |
| Carvedilol | 85 | 32 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 74 | 28 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 68 | 33 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 49 | 16 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 48 | 20 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$743 across 7 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 4350 Towne Centre Dr Ste 1100Evans, GA 30809-3329Phone: (706) 863-3790Fax: (706) 863-3794
- 107 Walnut Ln Ste 101North Augusta, SC 29860-8629Phone: (706) 724-5611
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-26
- Last updated
- 2019-02-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Whitlock's NPI number?
- Richard Whitlock's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053335828, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Whitlock's specialty?
- Richard Whitlock is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Whitlock located?
- Richard Whitlock's practice location on file with NPPES is 1348 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901-5104.
- What is Richard Whitlock's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Whitlock is (706) 724-8611.
- Does Richard Whitlock accept Medicare?
- Richard Whitlock is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Whitlock's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Whitlock's NPI (1053335828) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.