Derek Whitaker, M.D.
NPI 1194791707 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Augusta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derek Whitaker, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Augusta, GA (NPI 1194791707).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194791707
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 67468 (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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
185 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 | 69 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 51 | $120 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 42 | $77 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 12 | $1,220 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 11 | $148 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $77–$1,220 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 116 | 35 |
| Mupirocin | 55 | 51 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 31 | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 30 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin | 21 | — |
| Celecoxib | 21 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 16 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$950 across 15 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 (1)
- 300 W Hospital RdFort GordonFort Gordon, GA 30905-5741Phone: (706) 787-6158Fax: (706) 787-2130
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-23
- Last updated
- 2020-01-02
- Certified
- 2020-01-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derek Whitaker's NPI number?
- Derek Whitaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194791707, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derek Whitaker's specialty?
- Derek Whitaker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Derek Whitaker located?
- Derek Whitaker's practice location on file with NPPES is 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912-5741.
- What is Derek Whitaker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derek Whitaker is (706) 721-8623.
- Does Derek Whitaker accept Medicare?
- Derek Whitaker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derek Whitaker's NPI active?
- Yes — Derek Whitaker's NPI (1194791707) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.